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R66 WEL

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,578 mi
Last recorded50,578 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 WEL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 50,578 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 16,718 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 41,435 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 12,754 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 37,967 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 5 Feb 2024 37,967 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 29 Aug 2023 11,904 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 11,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 34,112 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 8,906 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 8,905 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 30,487 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 27,513 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 6,629 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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R66 WEL is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R66 WEL, 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 R66 WEL registered?

R66 WEL is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is R66 WEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R66 WEL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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