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18 RK

2017 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,420 mi
Last recorded81,420 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Audi A345,382 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 RK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 81,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2025 119,105 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 77,912 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 77,910 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 113,028 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 71,431 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 71,431 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 104,397 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 66,441 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 97,250 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 60,251 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 76,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 48,150 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,583 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 40,559 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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18 RK is a 2017 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2017 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 45,382 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 18 RK, 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 9 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 18 RK registered?

18 RK is a 2017 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2017.

Is 18 RK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 RK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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