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AUDI A32018 · 2.5L Petrol

RS53 BAM

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Considering this 2018 AUDI A3? It's a Petrol with a 2480cc engine showing 41,073 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 20/09/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
2480cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2018 Audi A3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 September 2025 at 41,073 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across the vehicle's history. Mileage sits low for an eight-year-old car at 41,073 recorded miles, averaging roughly 5,134 miles per year. The DVSA record shows steady but light use: 16,364 miles at the 19 February 2022 test, 19,195 by 18 February 2023, 21,578 by 21 September 2023, 33,108 by 5 September 2024, then 41,073 by September 2025. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the annual increments stay modest, implying the car spent periods lightly driven or stationary. The five consecutive passes with zero advisories mean the tester never flagged worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, failing brake discs, or exhaust emissions faults. That clean sheet suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current rather than deferring consumables. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. Low mileage and long standing invite perished rubber components, seized calipers, and hidden subframe corrosion the MOT may not catch on a brief lift. Verify service history matches the odometer, and check tyres, wiper blades, and brake condition for age-related degradation rather than wear from use.

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 4/15/2026, 4:56:25 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2018 Audi A3 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 19 September 2025 at 41,073 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across the vehicle's history. Mileage sits low for an eight-year-old car at 41,073 recorded miles, averaging roughly 5,134 miles per year. The DVSA record shows steady but light use: 16,364 miles at the 19 February 2022 test, 19,195 by 18 February 2023, 21,578 by 21 September 2023, 33,108 by 5 September 2024, then 41,073 by September 2025. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the annual increments stay modest, implying the car spent periods lightly driven or stationary. The five consecutive passes with zero advisories mean the tester never flagged worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, failing brake discs, or exhaust emissions faults. That clean sheet suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current rather than deferring consumables. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. Low mileage and long standing invite perished rubber components, seized calipers, and hidden subframe corrosion the MOT may not catch on a brief lift. Verify service history matches the odometer, and check tyres, wiper blades, and brake condition for age-related degradation rather than wear from use.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Audi A3 (RS53 BAM) from 2018 show a total of 5 MOT tests between February 2022 and September 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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