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AK18 EFS

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,974 mi
Last recorded76,974 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 EFS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2025 76,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254018. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 67,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 56,757 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 47,038 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Apr 2021 38,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splitting (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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AK18 EFS is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black 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 AK18 EFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK18 EFS registered?

AK18 EFS is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2018.

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