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RA18 FYF

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,096 mi
Last recorded43,096 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA18 FYF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 43,096 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 43,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2024 30,993 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 30,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 23,299 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 20,080 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 15,816 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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RA18 FYF is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA18 FYF, 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 RA18 FYF registered?

RA18 FYF is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 18 July 2018.

Is RA18 FYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA18 FYF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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