2018 Audi Q3 1.4L Petrol · LJ05 RAW
2018 Audi Q3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 2018. Recorded mileage 67,485 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ05 RAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 67,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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LJ05 RAW 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 (LJ05 RAW) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 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), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LJ05 RAW Mileage History
- 26/01/202448,015 mi
- 24/01/202558,013 mi+9,998 mi
- 27/01/202558,013 mi
- 29/05/202561,559 mi+3,546 mi
- 28/05/202667,485 mi+5,926 mi
Average of roughly 8,337 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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