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AX18 LJA

2018 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,600 mi
Last recorded63,600 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX18 LJA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 63,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 54,570 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 45,704 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Pass 19 May 2023 35,988 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 23,947 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 23,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 10,574 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish and crack slightly.

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 LJA is a 2018 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX18 LJA, 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 AX18 LJA registered?

AX18 LJA is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is AX18 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX18 LJA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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