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FD18 YLJ

2018 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,135 mi
Last recorded70,135 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD18 YLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 70,135 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 70,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 64,841 miles

Rear Nail in tyre Offside And Nearside

Pass 3 May 2024 58,130 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 49,786 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 37,773 miles

All tyres slightly out of shape

Both rear shocks soft

Offside rear distorted badly

Fail 20 May 2022 37,773 miles

All tyres slightly out of shape

Both rear shocks soft

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside rear distorted badly

Pass 19 May 2021 25,665 miles

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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FD18 YLJ is a 2018 Audi A4 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 A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 45,392 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 FD18 YLJ, 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 8 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD18 YLJ registered?

FD18 YLJ is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is FD18 YLJ safe to buy?

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