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SP18 YPM

2018 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,817 mi
Last recorded71,817 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP18 YPM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 71,817 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 71,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And unevenly worn/feathered to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald to inner area of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 62,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mishaped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 62,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mishaped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 48,028 miles

Both front windscreen wipers deteriorated

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 48,028 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front windscreen wipers deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 33,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL/TYRE RIM. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL /TYRE RIM. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL/TYRE RIM. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL /TYRE RIM. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 25,169 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 19,690 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 19,689 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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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SP18 YPM is a 2018 Audi A4 in Black 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 SP18 YPM, 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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SP18 YPM is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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