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KN15 VDL

2015 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,833 mi
Last recorded156,833 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Audi A356,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN15 VDL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 156,833 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres slightly worn on edge

Pass 1 Feb 2025 143,839 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 135,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 135,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 131,612 miles

Front washer jets slightly misaligned

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,907 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 117,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 117,252 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,199 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,664 miles

2 l engine oil topped up.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 91,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

2 l engine oil topped up.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 23 Mar 2019 91,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 72,572 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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KN15 VDL is a 2015 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 56,838 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN15 VDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 11 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KN15 VDL registered?

KN15 VDL is a 2015 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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