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R500 DCW

2018 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,636 mi
Last recorded76,636 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 DCW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 76,636 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 70,912 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 64,107 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 51,656 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 35,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 26,642 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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R500 DCW is a 2018 Audi A3 in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R500 DCW, 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

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What year was R500 DCW registered?

R500 DCW is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is R500 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 DCW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R500 DCW have outstanding finance?

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