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AU61 OWL

2018 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,665 mi
Last recorded57,665 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 OWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 57,665 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 57,655 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 54,149 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 49,813 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 42,217 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 32,893 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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AU61 OWL is a 2018 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 AU61 OWL, 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.

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What year was AU61 OWL registered?

AU61 OWL is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is AU61 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 OWL 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.

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