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R500 DOE

2018 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,483 mi
Last recorded78,483 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 DOE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 78,483 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 78,483 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 69,489 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 59,732 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 58,833 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 56,358 miles

TPMS light is on

Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,347 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 DOE is a 2018 Audi A3 in Silver with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R500 DOE, 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 DOE registered?

R500 DOE is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2018.

Is R500 DOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 DOE shows 7 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.

Does R500 DOE have outstanding finance?

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