2018 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · M30 ULK
2018 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 48,706 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M30 ULK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 48,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M30 ULK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Audi A3 (M30 ULK) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
M30 ULK Mileage History
- 11/02/202339,642 mi
- 11/02/202339,642 mi
- 06/02/202442,496 mi+2,854 mi
- 08/02/202545,846 mi+3,350 mi
- 28/01/202648,706 mi+2,860 mi
Average of roughly 3,060 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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