2018 Audi A3 2.5L Petrol · B29 MAC
2018 Audi A3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 64,703 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B29 MAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 64,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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B29 MAC 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 (B29 MAC) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
B29 MAC Mileage History
- 02/03/202338,621 mi
- 08/02/202448,096 mi+9,475 mi
- 26/02/202557,606 mi+9,510 mi
- 26/02/202557,606 mi
- 10/03/202664,703 mi+7,097 mi
Average of roughly 8,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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