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NX18 TCU

2018 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,240 mi
Last recorded78,240 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX18 TCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 78,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 67,573 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 62,225 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 57,017 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 51,466 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 51,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 40,281 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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NX18 TCU is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 NX18 TCU, 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 NX18 TCU registered?

NX18 TCU is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 18 March 2018.

Is NX18 TCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX18 TCU 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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