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R321 RLT

2018 Audi A3

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,742 mi
Last recorded47,742 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 RLT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 47,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 39,977 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 39,977 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 33,524 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 28,225 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 16,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 16,246 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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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R321 RLT is a 2018 Audi A3 in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R321 RLT, 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 R321 RLT registered?

R321 RLT is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2018.

Is R321 RLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 RLT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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