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AE18 RXU

2018 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,801 mi
Last recorded83,801 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 RXU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 83,801 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2024 73,546 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 67,329 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,010 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2021 56,010 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AE18 RXU is a 2018 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE18 RXU, 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 AE18 RXU?

You can check the full history of AE18 RXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE18 RXU registered?

AE18 RXU is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is AE18 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 RXU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE18 RXU have outstanding finance?

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