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A18 BYX

2020 Audi A4

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,041 mi
Last recorded170,041 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Audi A436,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BYX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 170,041 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 86,724 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 155,138 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 81,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 139,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 58,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Tyre pressure light on dash

Fail 5 Sep 2023 58,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2022 124,946 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 124,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 111,038 miles

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.03

Pass 14 Dec 2020 82,999 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 82,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 58,140 miles

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

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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A18 BYX is a 2020 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,477cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2020 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 36,581 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 A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 BYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 6 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 BYX registered?

A18 BYX is a 2020 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 2020.

Is A18 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 BYX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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