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BA18 KWM

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,822 mi
Last recorded90,822 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 KWM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 90,822 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 88,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 88,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 76,912 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 65,938 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 53,444 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 41,695 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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BA18 KWM is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black 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 BA18 KWM, 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 BA18 KWM registered?

BA18 KWM is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 22 August 2018.

Is BA18 KWM safe to buy?

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