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J18 PTB

2010 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,224 mi
Last recorded163,224 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 PTB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 163,224 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 137,185 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 137,185 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 124,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Inner Bush Rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 120,981 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 120,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 117,047 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 112,935 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2019 112,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2019 112,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 106,066 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,612 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,251 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,479 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,299 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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J18 PTB is a 2010 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 94,005 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 J18 PTB, 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 16 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J18 PTB registered?

J18 PTB is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is J18 PTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 PTB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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