2018 Audi Q3 1.4L Petrol · R13 LAD
2018 Audi Q3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 30,895 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R13 LAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 30,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R13 LAD 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 (R13 LAD) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
R13 LAD Mileage History
- 10/06/202423,749 mi
- 27/06/202424,251 mi+502 mi
- 16/06/202527,416 mi+3,165 mi
- 18/06/202630,809 mi+3,393 mi
- 25/06/202630,895 mi+86 mi
Average of roughly 3,503 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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