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VU18 RDO

2018 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,985 mi
Last recorded105,985 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 RDO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 105,985 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 105,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 100,345 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 100,342 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 92,126 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper suspension arms back bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 92,126 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper suspension arms back bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,510 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 40,588 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 25,548 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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VU18 RDO is a 2018 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU18 RDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU18 RDO registered?

VU18 RDO is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is VU18 RDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 RDO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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