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AU18 KSV

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,479 mi
Last recorded85,479 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 KSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 85,479 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 67,222 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 49,860 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 31,151 miles

Central Standard fitment seat belt missing Covered by seat cover ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 16,520 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 16,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 16,309 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 16,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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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AU18 KSV is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 999cc 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 AU18 KSV, 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 AU18 KSV registered?

AU18 KSV is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is AU18 KSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 KSV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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