2018 Audi A3 2.5L Petrol · FF12 OOD
2018 Audi A3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 49,205 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FF12 OOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 49,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FF12 OOD 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 (FF12 OOD) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORDS ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FF12 OOD Mileage History
- 04/07/202331,353 mi
- 14/08/202435,720 mi+4,367 mi
- 11/08/202542,183 mi+6,463 mi
- 11/08/202542,184 mi+1 mi
- 18/08/202649,205 mi+7,021 mi
Average of roughly 5,715 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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