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OY18 ELX

2018 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,465 mi
Last recorded58,465 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY18 ELX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 58,465 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 58,465 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2026 56,877 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 53,435 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 49,485 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 40,702 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose but still secured to underside

Pass 11 Feb 2022 31,309 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 21,279 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 ELX is a 2018 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

OY18 ELX is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is OY18 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY18 ELX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OY18 ELX have outstanding finance?

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