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AU51 EVS

2018 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,119 mi
Last recorded86,119 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU51 EVS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 86,119 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 82,117 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 71,911 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 68,910 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 61,132 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads are starting to wear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2022 61,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads are starting to wear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 55,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2021 55,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

TPM light on dash

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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AU51 EVS is a 2018 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 AU51 EVS, 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

How do I check the history of AU51 EVS?

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What year was AU51 EVS registered?

AU51 EVS is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is AU51 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU51 EVS 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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