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AK18 BYN

2018 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,156 mi
Last recorded68,156 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 BYN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 68,156 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 52,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 36,342 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 30,010 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 29,989 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tread exposing the inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2021 18,407 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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AK18 BYN is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK18 BYN, 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 AK18 BYN registered?

AK18 BYN is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is AK18 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 BYN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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