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RV18 XSC

2018 Audi A3 · Petrol · 1498cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 8 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
FuelPetrol
Engine1498cc
ColourGrey
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 82,796 miles on the clock, averaging 4,278 miles per year, well below 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 RV18 XSC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
82,796
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
4,278

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,796 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,875
Average per year4,278
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RV18 XSC 62k67k72k78k83k '21'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,796 miles
Since last MOT+3,875 miles
PASS
Mileage78,921 miles
Since last MOT+5,179 miles
PASS
Mileage73,742 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
PASS
Mileage69,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,240 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage66,097 miles
Since last MOT+4,467 miles
PASS
Mileage61,630 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

RegistrationRV18 XSC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1498cc
Year2018
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier18 — March 2018 to August 2018

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About RV18 XSC

What car is RV18 XSC?

RV18 XSC is an grey Audi A3, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Reading in 2018.

What is the mileage of RV18 XSC?

The last recorded mileage for RV18 XSC was 82,796 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV18 XSC passed its MOT?

RV18 XSC has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Mar 2026.

Is RV18 XSC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV18 XSC 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 RV18 XSC?

RV18 XSC is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.