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A20 XSH

2002 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

165,672 mi
Last recorded165,672 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 XSH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 165,672 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 165,669 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 164,155 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 164,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 163,213 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 163,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 161,880 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 161,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 160,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 160,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 158,668 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 158,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 150,960 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 143,121 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 131,593 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 131,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 128,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2012 122,662 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 122,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 116,555 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 116,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 99,820 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 99,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 83,093 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 80,720 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 74,436 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 65,663 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 65,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A20 XSH is a 2002 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2002 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 109,982 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 A20 XSH, 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 24 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A20 XSH registered?

A20 XSH is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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