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R16 TAD

2018 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,750 mi
Last recorded44,750 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 44,750 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 39,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front attached to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 34,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 30,147 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 28,646 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 26,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 TAD 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R16 TAD registered?

R16 TAD is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2018.

Is R16 TAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 TAD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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