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BL18 UCB

2018 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,986 mi
Last recorded64,986 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi S341,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 UCB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 64,986 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 64,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 53,729 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 46,772 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 37,216 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 27,564 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 27,564 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 20,440 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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BL18 UCB is a 2018 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 41,650 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 S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL18 UCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 8 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL18 UCB registered?

BL18 UCB is a 2018 Audi S3, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is BL18 UCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL18 UCB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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