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AU53 MEL

2018 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,526 mi
Last recorded69,526 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 MEL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 69,526 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 61,319 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear wishbones are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff is leaking oil

Strange noise heard from rear of vehicle while pulling away and reversing. Couldn't see anything out of the normal

Fail 20 Aug 2025 61,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi hose ferrule is corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear wishbones are corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff is leaking oil

Strange noise heard from rear of vehicle while pulling away and reversing. Couldn't see anything out of the normal

Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,138 miles

engine, sill and under guards fitted ns and os, restricting full inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2023 43,011 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 43,011 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 35,455 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 35,455 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 25,633 miles

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

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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AU53 MEL is a 2018 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU53 MEL, 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 AU53 MEL registered?

AU53 MEL is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 19 July 2018.

Is AU53 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 MEL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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