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R500 KOL

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,467 mi
Last recorded93,467 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 KOL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 93,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 93,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 91,346 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 86,068 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 79,387 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2021 71,049 miles

covers obscuring some components

Fail 24 Jun 2021 71,049 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers obscuring some components

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 KOL is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 2,480cc 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 R500 KOL, 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 R500 KOL registered?

R500 KOL is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is R500 KOL safe to buy?

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