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R55 RSD

2018 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,524 mi
Last recorded93,524 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 RSD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 93,524 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2026 190,275 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 88,035 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2025 88,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2025 180,068 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 180,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,372 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 171,473 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 171,473 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 52,354 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 160,948 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 44,218 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 151,461 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 34,273 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 Oct 2020 139,417 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 130,126 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 121,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 115,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,831 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,352 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,516 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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R55 RSD is a 2018 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R55 RSD, 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 R55 RSD registered?

R55 RSD is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 2018.

Is R55 RSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 RSD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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