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OV18 WJM

2018 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,011 mi
Last recorded86,011 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV18 WJM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 86,011 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 80,929 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 66,903 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 53,732 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 53,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 40,566 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 28,057 miles

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 WJM is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 OV18 WJM, 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 WJM registered?

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

Is OV18 WJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV18 WJM 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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