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VU18 YSX

2018 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,649 mi
Last recorded115,649 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 YSX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 115,649 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 115,649 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 93,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near pad wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 93,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near pad wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 78,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2023 67,367 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 57,179 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on inner edge- wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,346 miles

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

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

tyre pressure lamp on due to nail being in offside rear tyre

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 YSX is a 2018 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSX, 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 YSX registered?

VU18 YSX is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is VU18 YSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 YSX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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