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PL18 OCG

2018 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,866 mi
Last recorded149,866 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL18 OCG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 149,866 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 144,660 miles

rear heatshield loose

Pass 24 Jul 2024 127,041 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear heat shield loose

Offside Front brake backplate insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2024 126,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear heat shield loose

Offside Front brake backplate insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2023 115,897 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 98,891 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 81,524 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 81,523 miles

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

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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PL18 OCG is a 2018 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 PL18 OCG, 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 PL18 OCG registered?

PL18 OCG is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 17 July 2018.

Is PL18 OCG safe to buy?

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