2018 Audi A3 1.5L Petrol · YB68 LBP
2018 Audi A3 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 39,335 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB68 LBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 39,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YB68 LBP 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 (YB68 LBP) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YB68 LBP Mileage History
- 25/03/202324,519 mi
- 08/03/202429,606 mi+5,087 mi
- 03/03/202534,225 mi+4,619 mi
- 23/03/202639,333 mi+5,108 mi
- 23/03/202639,335 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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