2018 Audi Q3 1.4L Petrol · KE18 RLO
2018 Audi Q3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 49,002 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KE18 RLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 49,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KE18 RLO 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 (KE18 RLO) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KE18 RLO Mileage History
- 08/03/202435,259 mi
- 07/03/202542,123 mi+6,864 mi
- 12/03/202542,362 mi+239 mi
- 06/03/202649,002 mi+6,640 mi
- 06/03/202649,002 mi
Average of roughly 6,894 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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