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R50 MFJ

2018 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,522 mi
Last recorded47,522 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 MFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 47,522 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 43,252 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 43,252 miles

Windscreen washer not working offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 39,965 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 38,386 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 37,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 32,635 miles

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

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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R50 MFJ is a 2018 Audi A3 in Grey 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 R50 MFJ, 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 R50 MFJ registered?

R50 MFJ is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 8 January 2018.

Is R50 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 MFJ 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.

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