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R5 YCV

2018 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,325 mi
Last recorded31,325 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 YCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 31,325 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 29,569 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 28,210 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 27,169 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 25,420 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 23,967 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 21,899 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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R5 YCV 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 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 R5 YCV, 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

How do I check the history of R5 YCV?

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What year was R5 YCV registered?

R5 YCV is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 2 July 2018.

Is R5 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 YCV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R5 YCV have outstanding finance?

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