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SM18 GLZ

2018 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,812 mi
Last recorded90,812 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 GLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 90,812 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 81,173 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2025 81,173 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 68,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 63,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 50,911 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 50,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure from the inner side +tyre worn below 1.6mm+tyre outer side wall has a deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure from the inner side +tyre worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 41,738 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 37,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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SM18 GLZ is a 2018 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM18 GLZ, 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 SM18 GLZ registered?

SM18 GLZ is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is SM18 GLZ safe to buy?

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