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R30 DRM

2018 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,393 mi
Last recorded113,393 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 DRM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 113,393 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 113,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 111,062 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Misshaped in one spot (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Misshaped in one spot (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 111,062 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Misshaped in one spot (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Misshaped in one spot (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 104,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 96,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 83,465 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 83,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 105,941 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 75,515 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 95,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 62,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 40,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 21,236 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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R30 DRM is a 2018 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R30 DRM, 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 R30 DRM registered?

R30 DRM is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is R30 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R30 DRM shows 14 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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