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Y99 ELM

2018 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,056 mi
Last recorded82,056 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 ELM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 82,056 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,411 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side, on edges and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 73,411 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side, on edges and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 62,955 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 52,348 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 41,754 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 30,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 30,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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Y99 ELM is a 2018 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 Y99 ELM, 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 Y99 ELM registered?

Y99 ELM is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is Y99 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y99 ELM 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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