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YY18 ZBD

2018 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

85,284 mi
Last recorded85,284 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Audi A445,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 ZBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 85,284 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 85,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 77,361 miles

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 19 Jun 2024 67,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 56,428 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 56,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 43,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 31,206 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 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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YY18 ZBD is a 2018 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YY18 ZBD, 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 YY18 ZBD registered?

YY18 ZBD is a 2018 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2018.

Is YY18 ZBD safe to buy?

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