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BC18 XZM

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

77,895 mi
Last recorded77,895 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 XZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 77,895 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 72,290 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 64,414 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 55,631 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 55,631 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 45,921 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 35,806 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Middle section of both front tyres (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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BC18 XZM 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 BC18 XZM, 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 BC18 XZM registered?

BC18 XZM is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is BC18 XZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC18 XZM 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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