2018 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · L9 WDA
2018 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 76,425 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L9 WDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 76,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L9 WDA 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 (L9 WDA) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L9 WDA Mileage History
- 20/03/202339,503 mi
- 21/03/202339,534 mi+31 mi
- 04/04/202448,502 mi+8,968 mi
- 27/03/202560,867 mi+12,365 mi
- 07/04/202676,425 mi+15,558 mi
Average of roughly 12,104 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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