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AJ18 YFV

2018 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,286 mi
Last recorded46,286 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 YFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 46,286 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 46,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 22540r18 bst (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2025 39,586 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 34,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 30,419 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 20,251 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 13,393 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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AJ18 YFV is a 2018 Audi A3 in Silver 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 AJ18 YFV, 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 AJ18 YFV registered?

AJ18 YFV is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 19 May 2018.

Is AJ18 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 YFV 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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