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BB18 BAX

2018 Audi A3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,979 mi
Last recorded89,979 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB18 BAX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 89,979 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 76,395 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 65,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Excessive leak but under 75mm puddle Whole underside of vehicle covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum

Pass 19 Apr 2023 55,415 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 55,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 45,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 32,663 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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BB18 BAX is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black 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 BB18 BAX, 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 BB18 BAX registered?

BB18 BAX is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 19 May 2018.

Is BB18 BAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB18 BAX 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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