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89 AKM

2018 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,257 mi
Last recorded35,257 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration89 AKM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 35,257 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 32,739 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 28,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing Windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 23,029 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 22,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Within Multiple Cracks On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Within Multiple Cracks On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2022 18,639 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 14,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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89 AKM is a 2018 Audi A3 in Red 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 89 AKM, 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 89 AKM registered?

89 AKM is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is 89 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 89 AKM 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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