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L31 BAB

2018 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,769 mi
Last recorded72,769 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 BAB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 72,769 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 71,646 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2025 89,546 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 87,221 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 63,550 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 84,647 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 55,280 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 84,341 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (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))

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 3 Jan 2023 76,749 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 45,382 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 59,354 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))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 34,933 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 25,285 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 53,772 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 37,897 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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L31 BAB is a 2018 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L31 BAB, 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 L31 BAB registered?

L31 BAB is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is L31 BAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 BAB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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