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42 AK

2018 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,681 mi
Last recorded27,681 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 AK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2025 27,681 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 24,462 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 21,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 18,503 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 15,779 miles

both front tyres worn

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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42 AK is a 2018 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 42 AK, 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 42 AK registered?

42 AK is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is 42 AK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 AK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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