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AR17 SAD

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,290 mi
Last recorded77,290 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR17 SAD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 77,290 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 77,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 62,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has flat spots on inside edge

Nearside Rear wheel damaged on outside lip

Offside Rear Tyre getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2023 48,888 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 33,846 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 19,090 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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AR17 SAD is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AR17 SAD, 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 AR17 SAD registered?

AR17 SAD is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2018.

Is AR17 SAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR17 SAD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR17 SAD have outstanding finance?

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