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OV18 YPZ

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,910 mi
Last recorded113,910 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV18 YPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 113,910 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Tainted yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low 225/45 R17 93Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 105,930 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 97,740 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 86,788 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 70,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges and getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 70,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges and getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 54,107 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 54,104 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 YPZ is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,498cc 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 OV18 YPZ, 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 YPZ registered?

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

Is OV18 YPZ safe to buy?

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