2018 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · M8 HDF
2018 Audi A3 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 66,162 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M8 HDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 66,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
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M8 HDF 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 (M8 HDF) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
M8 HDF Mileage History
- 28/06/202443,656 mi
- 28/06/202443,658 mi+2 mi
- 08/07/202556,621 mi+12,963 mi
- 21/07/202666,143 mi+9,522 mi
- 21/07/202666,162 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 10,916 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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