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OV18 UZU

2018 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,407 mi
Last recorded42,407 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV18 UZU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 42,407 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 42,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 21,238 miles

Front Lower Lower plastic shields covering testable items on undercarriage.

Pass 26 Jan 2022 21,077 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 21,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 17,633 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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OV18 UZU is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV18 UZU, 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 OV18 UZU registered?

OV18 UZU is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is OV18 UZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV18 UZU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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