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OU18 VXR

2018 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,650 mi
Last recorded85,650 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU18 VXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 85,650 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 75,478 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 60,370 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 54,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear started on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 54,585 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing leaving sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working repeater lamp on drivers door broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear started on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front temporary glass fitted to drivers door mirror

Pass 30 Apr 2022 43,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 29,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent on inner rim of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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OU18 VXR is a 2018 Audi A3 in Grey 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 OU18 VXR, 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 OU18 VXR registered?

OU18 VXR is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2018.

Is OU18 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU18 VXR 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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