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S3 LXV

2018 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,710 mi
Last recorded80,710 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi S341,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 LXV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 80,710 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 80,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 69,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,611 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 56,002 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 50,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 46,012 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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S3 LXV is a 2018 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 41,650 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 S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S3 LXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 8 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S3 LXV registered?

S3 LXV is a 2018 Audi S3, first registered on 11 January 2018.

Is S3 LXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 LXV 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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