2018 Audi Q3 1.4L Petrol · ACU 1
2018 Audi Q3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 57,470 miles. MOT valid until 02 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ACU 1 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 57,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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ACU 1 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 Q3 (ACU 1) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
ACU 1 Mileage History
- 02/10/202330,361 mi
- 04/10/202330,367 mi+6 mi
- 18/09/202438,077 mi+7,710 mi
- 10/09/202547,113 mi+9,036 mi
- 23/09/202657,470 mi+10,357 mi
Average of roughly 9,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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