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OV18 VUW

2018 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,396 mi
Last recorded81,396 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV18 VUW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 81,396 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 72,215 miles

vehicle emissions are too clean to register a reading on smoke meter

Pass 10 May 2024 62,612 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 51,766 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 41,419 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside pads are low, monitor for further wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 30,669 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads are at aproximately 5mm (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 VUW is a 2018 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

OV18 VUW is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 25 April 2018.

Is OV18 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV18 VUW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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