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RB18 RCB

2018 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,049 mi
Last recorded56,049 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A339,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB18 RCB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 56,049 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 49,608 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 40,215 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 35,404 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 35,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 30,842 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 27,413 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 27,413 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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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RB18 RCB is a 2018 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RB18 RCB, 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 RB18 RCB registered?

RB18 RCB is a 2018 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is RB18 RCB safe to buy?

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