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AP05 SON

2018 Audi A3

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,524 mi
Last recorded52,524 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 SON
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 52,524 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 51,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 51,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 35,185 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 25,983 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 24,821 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 18,637 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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AP05 SON is a 2018 Audi A3 in White with a 999cc 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 AP05 SON, 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

How do I check the history of AP05 SON?

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What year was AP05 SON registered?

AP05 SON is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 24 September 2018.

Is AP05 SON safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 SON 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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