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R16 OAR

2018 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,551 mi
Last recorded78,551 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 OAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 78,551 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 78,550 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted friction material loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,759 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 54,561 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 42,494 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 38,525 miles

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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R16 OAR is a 2018 Audi A3 in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R16 OAR, 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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What year was R16 OAR registered?

R16 OAR is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is R16 OAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 OAR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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