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HJ18 VYW

2018 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,846 mi
Last recorded61,846 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ18 VYW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 61,846 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 61,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 48,808 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly from inner edge and close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2025 48,807 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly from inner edge and close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 37,821 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 37,821 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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 27 Apr 2023 25,038 miles

Front Bonnet damage

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp damage

Pass 29 Apr 2022 15,426 miles

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

Offside headlamp broken

Fail 28 Apr 2022 15,423 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp broken

Pass 29 Apr 2021 8,508 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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HJ18 VYW is a 2018 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJ18 VYW, 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.

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What year was HJ18 VYW registered?

HJ18 VYW is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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