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AV18 FCM

2018 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,356 mi
Last recorded70,356 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 FCM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 70,356 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 70,356 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 46,636 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 46,627 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 33,989 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 20,423 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 20,258 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped/damaged zone A at top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 14,794 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 12,578 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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AV18 FCM is a 2018 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FCM, 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 AV18 FCM registered?

AV18 FCM is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AV18 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 FCM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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