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YA18 SXU

2018 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,747 mi
Last recorded92,747 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 SXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 92,747 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 87,683 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 77,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 67,432 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 48,964 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 36,070 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate lettering starting to fade (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate lettering fading and starting to de laminate (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing in operation (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF tyre outer sidewall kerb damaged. No cords exposed and below size requirements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock starting to mist around top section of body (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 35,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damaged in zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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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YA18 SXU is a 2018 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YA18 SXU, 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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What year was YA18 SXU registered?

YA18 SXU is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 5 July 2018.

Is YA18 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA18 SXU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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