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OU18 VZB

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,744 mi
Last recorded39,744 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU18 VZB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 39,744 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 39,744 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 39,216 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 36,820 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 36,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 33,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 27,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 21,745 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 VZB is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

OU18 VZB is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is OU18 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU18 VZB 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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