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DU57 YYU

2018 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,688 mi
Last recorded101,688 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU57 YYU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 101,688 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2026 56,649 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 56,645 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 46,061 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 98,054 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 98,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,483 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 38,809 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 94,786 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 26,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 93,567 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 16,727 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 84,550 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,028 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 67,606 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 60,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 60,411 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 53,294 miles

Oil leak underside of engine

Fail 20 Jun 2016 53,294 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak underside of engine

Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,297 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,317 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 21,504 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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DU57 YYU is a 2018 Audi A3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU57 YYU, 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 DU57 YYU registered?

DU57 YYU is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 2018.

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