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AL18 LYX

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,831 mi
Last recorded98,831 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL18 LYX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 98,831 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS ARE LIPPED AND WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALMOST ON LIMIT OF 1.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 98,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall [225/45/r17]91y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS ARE LIPPED AND WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALMOST ON LIMIT OF 1.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 94,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 94,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 89,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 66,482 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 51,572 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,016 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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AL18 LYX is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AL18 LYX, 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

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What year was AL18 LYX registered?

AL18 LYX is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is AL18 LYX safe to buy?

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