2018 Audi A3 1.0L Petrol · M15 WBU
2018 Audi A3 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 107,499 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M15 WBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2026
- 107,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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M15 WBU 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 (M15 WBU) between December 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewal”.
M15 WBU Mileage History
- 31/12/202481,710 mi
- 31/12/202481,710 mi
- 02/09/202593,940 mi+12,230 mi
- 19/09/2026107,505 mi+13,565 mi
- 19/09/2026107,499 mi-6 mi
Average of roughly 15,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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