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PEL 1Y

2018 Audi A3

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,831 mi
Last recorded72,831 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEL 1Y
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 72,831 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 72,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn 225/40ZR 18 82Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2025 57,157 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 46,132 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 35,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.00mm, MOT limit 1.50mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 27,149 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 20,376 miles

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

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

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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PEL 1Y is a 2018 Audi A3 in White with a 1,498cc petrol 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 PEL 1Y, 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.

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What year was PEL 1Y registered?

PEL 1Y is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is PEL 1Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEL 1Y 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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