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YF18 MKJ

2018 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,214 mi
Last recorded60,214 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF18 MKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 60,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2026 60,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face with slight on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2025 53,550 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 50,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH on 2mm 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 50,324 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH on 2mm 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 37,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm, cuts to inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 37,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald inner shoulder shoulder, cuts to inner side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm, cuts to inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 28,744 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 20,037 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear treads slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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YF18 MKJ is a 2018 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF18 MKJ, 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 YF18 MKJ registered?

YF18 MKJ is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is YF18 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF18 MKJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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