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AX18 HVU

2018 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,122 mi
Last recorded74,122 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX18 HVU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 74,122 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 65,574 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 65,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 59,509 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2023 52,447 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,017 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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AX18 HVU is a 2018 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,495cc 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 AX18 HVU, 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

How do I check the history of AX18 HVU?

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What year was AX18 HVU registered?

AX18 HVU is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 18 August 2018.

Is AX18 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX18 HVU 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.

Does AX18 HVU have outstanding finance?

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