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FY18 ORU

2018 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1498cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 8 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
FuelPetrol
Engine1498cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£190

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2018 Audi A3 Petrol 1498cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 92,079 miles on the clock, averaging 10,689 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 TFSI engine is known for dada and engine management software / act (active cylinder technology) calibration.

MOT & Mileage History for FY18 ORU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
92,079
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2021
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
10,689

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading92,079 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,572
Average per year10,689
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FY18 ORU 39k52k66k79k92k '21'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,079 miles
Since last MOT+7,572 miles
PASS
Mileage84,507 miles
Since last MOT+10,662 miles
PASS
Mileage73,845 miles
Since last MOT+10,210 miles
PASS
Mileage63,635 miles
Since last MOT+10,552 miles
PASS
Mileage53,083 miles
Since last MOT+13,823 miles
PASS
Mileage39,260 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,254 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Audi A3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Audi A3 models (2012–2020), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

DADA

Engine management software / ACT (Active Cylinder Technology) calibration

Faulty ECU mapping causes poor transition between 2- and 4-cylinder modes, leading to hesitation, juddering, or "kangarooing" (RPM drop/stall risk in 1st gear). Cross-model issue in manuals.[1][2][3][4]

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 ORU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1498cc
Year2018
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier18 — March 2018 to August 2018

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About FY18 ORU

What car is FY18 ORU?

FY18 ORU is an black Audi A3, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2018.

What is the mileage of FY18 ORU?

The last recorded mileage for FY18 ORU was 92,079 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY18 ORU passed its MOT?

FY18 ORU has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Feb 2026.

Is FY18 ORU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY18 ORU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is FY18 ORU?

FY18 ORU is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.