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AUDI S3 BLACK ED TFSI QUATTRO S-A2018 · 2.0L Petrol

J27 LBR

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Considering this 2018 AUDI S3 BLACK ED TFSI QUATTRO S-A? It's a Petrol with a 1984cc engine showing 80,575 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 03/09/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1984cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Audi S3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 September 2025 at 80,575 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across the available history. No advisories or failures appear in any entry, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the test regime over the past four years. Mileage progression sits close to typical use for an eight-year-old car, averaging around 10,000 miles per year. The record shows 46,132 miles on 28 February 2022, rising to 52,453 by 16 November 2022, then 66,740 on 8 November 2023, 75,890 on 13 November 2024, and 80,575 on 4 September 2025. The step from early 2022 to late 2022 reflects roughly 6,300 miles in under nine months, while later annual increments ease to between 7,000 and 9,000 miles. The data is sparse beyond the five tests yet consistently clean, with no gaps suggesting prolonged disuse or abrupt high-load accumulation. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of consumable and structural items the MOT does not deeply assess. The quattro drivetrain, Haldex coupling, and rear differential fluids warrant verification of service intervals given the mileage. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear should be physically checked despite no tester flags, as these components accumulate fatigue between annual tests. Given the absence of recorded corrosion, exhaust emission failures, or binding calipers, prior owners appear to have maintained basic statutory standards. The clean sheet offers reassurance, but the lack of advisories means latent wear on tyres, wiper blades, and underbody protection remains invisible until hands-on examination.

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✓ Valid MOT
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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2018 Audi S3 Black Ed Tfsi Quattro S-A (J27 LBR) has a recorded MOT history spanning from February 2022 to September 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 5 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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