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OV15 SHA

2018 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,609 mi
Last recorded192,609 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV15 SHA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 192,609 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 182,312 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2023 157,197 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 157,198 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 136,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer secondary tread very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer secondary tread very low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 136,021 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer secondary tread very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer secondary tread very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,926 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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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OV15 SHA is a 2018 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV15 SHA, 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 OV15 SHA registered?

OV15 SHA is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 2018.

Is OV15 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV15 SHA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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