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OY18 DWC

2018 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,759 mi
Last recorded60,759 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY18 DWC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 60,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 52,143 miles

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

Offside Front sun visor loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door mirror indicator repeater lamp damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2025 52,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Front sun visor loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door mirror indicator repeater lamp damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2024 41,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside wing mirror repeater damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2023 30,867 miles

Offside door mirror indicator repeater lamp damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2022 21,401 miles

Offside door mirror indicator repeater lamp damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2021 15,657 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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OY18 DWC is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 OY18 DWC, 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 OY18 DWC registered?

OY18 DWC is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is OY18 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY18 DWC 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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