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JO51 JAB

2018 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,516 mi
Last recorded70,516 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO51 JAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 70,516 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 168,522 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 168,522 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 61,419 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 154,805 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 51,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre slightly out of shape inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 16 Nov 2023 146,598 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 146,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 42,945 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 138,167 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 31,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 129,638 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 22,451 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 119,714 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front suspension arm bushes slight cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2019 108,256 miles

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

both front suspension arm bushes starting to crack/split

Pass 30 Oct 2018 96,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,541 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 86,398 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn too 3mm , bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn too 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 86,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe broken (7.1.2)

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn too 3mm , bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn too 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,356 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

emissions tested no reading detected

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,541 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,795 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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JO51 JAB is a 2018 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JO51 JAB, 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 JO51 JAB registered?

JO51 JAB is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2018.

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