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AV18 UMS

2018 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,802 mi
Last recorded73,802 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 UMS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 73,802 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 64,279 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 63,774 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 63,773 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 59,352 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 59,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides, ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor clearing)(Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 49,974 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Washer only just provide enough fluid to the screen)(Both sides

Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,727 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 40,117 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 28,413 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 UMS is a 2018 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

AV18 UMS is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is AV18 UMS safe to buy?

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