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AK18 YWR

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,054 mi
Last recorded86,054 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 YWR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 86,054 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 74,482 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2025 74,482 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2024 63,766 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 63,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 54,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2022 42,347 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 31,689 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 31,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 YWR is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK18 YWR, 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 YWR registered?

AK18 YWR is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2018.

Is AK18 YWR safe to buy?

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