2018 Audi A3 2.5L Petrol · SK11 LOO
2018 Audi A3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 36,547 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK11 LOO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 36,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK11 LOO 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 (SK11 LOO) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
SK11 LOO Mileage History
- 25/02/202328,976 mi
- 15/02/202430,905 mi+1,929 mi
- 15/02/202430,907 mi+2 mi
- 16/06/202532,687 mi+1,780 mi
- 02/06/202636,547 mi+3,860 mi
Average of roughly 2,318 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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