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3146 PJ

2018 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,439 mi
Last recorded109,439 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3146 PJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 109,439 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2026 109,439 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn backing plate insecure, fouling disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 100,238 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 87,615 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 73,742 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 63,652 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,352 miles

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

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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3146 PJ is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 3146 PJ, 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 3146 PJ registered?

3146 PJ is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 16 February 2018.

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