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A4 HBU

2002 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,064 mi
Last recorded151,064 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 HBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 151,064 miles

Offside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 151,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Link Missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel Arch Corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 133,246 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 133,245 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 124,058 miles

Front Lower both control arms have slight play

Front upper arm inner arm bushes cracked

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like its from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2018 124,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower both control arms have slight play

Front upper arm inner arm bushes cracked

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like its from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 118,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 118,358 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 118,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 118,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 4 Aug 2015 109,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 109,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,251 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 97,790 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 92,344 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs corroded/pitted

underside of car covered by plastic belly pans making inspection difficult

vertical movement in engine/gearbox

Pass 13 Jul 2010 81,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 75,148 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,476 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,354 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 68,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 66,140 miles

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

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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A4 HBU is a 2002 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A4 HBU, 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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A4 HBU is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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