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R55 FAJ

2018 Audi A3

Purple Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,108 mi
Last recorded43,108 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 FAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 43,108 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 42,446 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 39,545 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 30,644 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 21,037 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 18,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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R55 FAJ is a 2018 Audi A3 in Purple 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 R55 FAJ, 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 R55 FAJ registered?

R55 FAJ is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is R55 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 FAJ 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.

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