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A21 AJU

2018 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,716 mi
Last recorded45,716 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 AJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 45,716 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 45,716 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2026 64,910 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive fluid leak but not creating a pool on the floor within 5 minutes that’s more than 75mm in diameter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 36,023 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 36,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2025 58,189 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive fluid leak but not creating a pool on the floor within 5 minutes that’s more than 75mm in diameter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 54,533 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 27,706 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 53,125 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 23,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 18,129 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 48,031 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 10,743 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 42,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 33,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 33,002 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 29,086 miles

Coolant leak Water pump area. ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 24,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre cracking on tread

Pass 16 May 2017 21,345 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 17,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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A21 AJU is a 2018 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A21 AJU, 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.

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What year was A21 AJU registered?

A21 AJU is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 30 May 2018.

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