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YD18 EXT

2018 Audi A1

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,637 mi
Last recorded64,637 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A132,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 EXT
MakeAudi
ModelA1
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 64,637 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark on minimum (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 64,637 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark on minimum (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 64,175 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 63,742 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front arm rearward bushes exc worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 48,383 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 40,026 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 39,922 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 34,777 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 27,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 27,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,292 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))

How Reliable is the Audi A1?

Based on 2,089,456 MOT tests across 240,261 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,974
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
240,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,639
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YD18 EXT is a 2018 Audi A1 in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2018 Audi A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 32,460 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 A1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,639 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD18 EXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 8 years old, this Audi A1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD18 EXT registered?

YD18 EXT is a 2018 Audi A1, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is YD18 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD18 EXT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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