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R26 ELN

2018 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,902 mi
Last recorded71,902 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 ELN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 71,902 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 46,654 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 69,890 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 69,867 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 69,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 43,685 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 40,935 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 60,110 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 37,931 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 34,928 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 34,598 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 4 Sep 2020 23,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking slightly on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 21,383 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 12,494 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 12,348 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 6,452 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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R26 ELN is a 2018 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R26 ELN, 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

How do I check the history of R26 ELN?

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What year was R26 ELN registered?

R26 ELN is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 2018.

Is R26 ELN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 ELN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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