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YB18 YKN

2018 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,052 mi
Last recorded49,052 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB18 YKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 49,052 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm 245/40R18Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm 245/40R18Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 43,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 39,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 7 Jul 2023 31,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm 245/40/18 Tyre is cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm 245/40/18 Tyre is cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 25,598 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2021 21,736 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 21,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YB18 YKN is a 2018 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB18 YKN, 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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YB18 YKN is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 9 July 2018.

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