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A3 ECF

2018 Audi A3

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,464 mi
Last recorded32,464 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 ECF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 32,464 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 28,372 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2024 28,372 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm in places and worn on inner edge and cuts round side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm in places and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2023 24,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 18,103 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 12,733 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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A3 ECF is a 2018 Audi A3 in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A3 ECF, 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

How do I check the history of A3 ECF?

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What year was A3 ECF registered?

A3 ECF is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 21 November 2018.

Is A3 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 ECF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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