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P30 RJJ

2018 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,256 mi
Last recorded130,256 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 RJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 130,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2026 104,970 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 118,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 118,403 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction danglers in the swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 91,412 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 118,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 91,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 99,522 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 84,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2023 57,611 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 82,661 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both rear coil springs

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to rear brake pipe

corrosion to the exhaust system

engine cover fitted

o/s/f track rod end dust cover is perishing slightly

oil residue on the gearbox

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2022 82,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both rear coil springs

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to rear brake pipe

corrosion to the exhaust system

diesel particulate light flashing on dash

engine cover fitted

o/s/f track rod end dust cover is perishing slightly

oil residue on the gearbox

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,491 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 52,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 73,966 miles

undertray fitted

oil residue on the engine

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

engine cover fitted

o/s/f track rod end ball joint dust cover is perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2021 73,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear brake discs inner faces

engine cover fitted

front brake discs are slightly lipped

front brake pads are low

o/s/f track rod end ball joint dust cover is perishing

oil residue on the engine

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 47,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & offside close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 57,766 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 47,171 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 47,171 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 31,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 22,502 miles

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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P30 RJJ is a 2018 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2018 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,226 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P30 RJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 8 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P30 RJJ is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 11 July 2018.

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