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R53 LKE

2018 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,628 mi
Last recorded23,628 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 LKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 23,628 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 21,298 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 19,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 17,202 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 17,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 15,609 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 12,783 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 12,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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R53 LKE is a 2018 Audi A3 in Blue with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R53 LKE, 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 R53 LKE registered?

R53 LKE is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is R53 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R53 LKE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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