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A20 XLA

2018 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,370 mi
Last recorded73,370 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 XLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 73,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 63,260 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 63,260 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 53,732 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 47,362 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 47,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 42,518 miles

Front pads starting to get low (4-5mms)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items. Damage to O/S sill guard / tray.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 34,149 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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A20 XLA is a 2018 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,226 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 A20 XLA, 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 8 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 XLA registered?

A20 XLA is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is A20 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 XLA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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