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AE18 XUW

2018 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,299 mi
Last recorded54,299 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 54,299 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2026 52,857 miles

Nearside Front undertray damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2025 48,899 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 44,150 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 38,962 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 31,126 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 24,166 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 24,150 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 24,149 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 XUW is a 2018 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XUW, 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 AE18 XUW registered?

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

Is AE18 XUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 XUW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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