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W5 MKE

2018 Audi A4

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,990 mi
Last recorded92,990 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 MKE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 92,990 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 92,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 82,414 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 167,542 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured detached at lower end (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 77,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 77,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 165,306 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 73,428 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 162,561 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 62,126 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 62,122 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 158,371 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 155,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 155,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 151,660 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 145,732 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 141,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 132,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 132,258 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 126,572 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both outer faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 117,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 107,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 92,375 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 83,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 74,271 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,271 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,470 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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W5 MKE is a 2018 Audi A4 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W5 MKE, 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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W5 MKE is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2018.

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