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R17 BYL

2018 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,103 mi
Last recorded63,103 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 BYL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 63,103 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 58,276 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 51,883 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 45,264 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 39,753 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 32,796 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 32,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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R17 BYL is a 2018 Audi A3 in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R17 BYL, 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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How do I check the history of R17 BYL?

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What year was R17 BYL registered?

R17 BYL is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 11 May 2018.

Is R17 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 BYL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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