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R4 GLF

2018 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,611 mi
Last recorded53,611 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 GLF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 53,611 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 53,610 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Nearside and Offside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 46,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned

Pass 20 Jun 2024 37,537 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 26,477 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 14,214 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 13,776 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 11,211 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 11,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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R4 GLF is a 2018 Audi A3 in Grey with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R4 GLF, 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 R4 GLF registered?

R4 GLF is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is R4 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 GLF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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