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AC04 OWE

2018 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,438 mi
Last recorded85,438 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 OWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 85,438 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,956 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 73,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2023 61,044 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 47,857 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 45,083 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 33,734 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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AC04 OWE is a 2018 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc 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 AC04 OWE, 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 AC04 OWE registered?

AC04 OWE is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 2018.

Is AC04 OWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC04 OWE 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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