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AV18 DVP

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,708 mi
Last recorded95,708 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 DVP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 95,708 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 87,129 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 79,494 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2023 76,539 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 76,539 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 63,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts and scrubbed off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 63,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 47,404 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 47,404 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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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AV18 DVP is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black 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 AV18 DVP, 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 AV18 DVP registered?

AV18 DVP is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is AV18 DVP safe to buy?

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