2018 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · RV08 VXL
2018 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 31,878 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV08 VXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 31,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV08 VXL 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 (RV08 VXL) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 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: Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (2 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 ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RV08 VXL Mileage History
- 15/04/202427,760 mi
- 16/04/202427,761 mi+1 mi
- 03/04/202529,999 mi+2,238 mi
- 03/04/202529,999 mi
- 14/04/202631,878 mi+1,879 mi
Average of roughly 2,064 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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