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L40 PTW

2018 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,455 mi
Last recorded54,455 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 PTW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 54,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 54,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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 18 Mar 2025 46,588 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 46,588 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 40,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 40,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 33,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 26,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers leaving marks on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.0mm and wearing at inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre punctured.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking at tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 26,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cords at tread (Looks like a screw has been removed). (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers leaving marks on screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.0mm and wearing at inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.0mm and wearing at inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre punctured.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking at tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 19,619 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim is buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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L40 PTW is a 2018 Audi A4 in Grey 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 L40 PTW, 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 L40 PTW registered?

L40 PTW is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is L40 PTW safe to buy?

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