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B6 ESM

2018 Audi A3

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 ESM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 96,584 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 86,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 75,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 67,384 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 62,145 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 62,146 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 55,377 miles

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

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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B6 ESM is a 2018 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 B6 ESM, 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 B6 ESM registered?

B6 ESM is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is B6 ESM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 ESM 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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