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R17 DKB

2018 Audi A3

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,440 mi
Last recorded69,440 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 DKB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 69,440 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 61,261 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 51,219 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 39,188 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2021 28,453 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 25,814 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 25,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 DKB is a 2018 Audi A3 in Yellow with a 1,984cc 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 DKB, 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 R17 DKB registered?

R17 DKB is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 9 February 2018.

Is R17 DKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 DKB 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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