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AD55 MET

2018 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,277 mi
Last recorded52,277 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 MET
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 52,277 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm min allow 1,6 mm recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 52,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm min allow 1,6 mm recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 41,468 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 34,407 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 28,827 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 23,318 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 17,188 miles

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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AD55 MET is a 2018 Audi A3 in Blue 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 AD55 MET, 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 AD55 MET registered?

AD55 MET is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2018.

Is AD55 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 MET 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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