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AE18 RYY

2018 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,360 mi
Last recorded24,360 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 RYY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 24,360 miles

chip in screen

rear no plate water marked

Fail 27 Feb 2026 24,360 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

chip in screen

rear no plate water marked

Pass 25 Feb 2025 22,195 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 19,524 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 16,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 13,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 11,214 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (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 RYY is a 2018 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RYY, 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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How do I check the history of AE18 RYY?

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What year was AE18 RYY registered?

AE18 RYY is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is AE18 RYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 RYY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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