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A4 LYW

2002 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

174,423 mi
Last recorded174,423 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LYW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 174,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 169,083 miles

Nearside headlamp light output intensity slightly reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive very strong advisory (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged is in zone B not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 168,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 167,513 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 163,242 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 157,713 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

shock absorbers soft

Pass 2 Aug 2018 150,548 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 150,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 137,195 miles

EML on

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside headlamp pattern beginning to fade

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 12,269 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jul 2015 112,621 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mil light on

Pass 14 Jul 2014 103,214 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,495 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 82,959 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 82,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,566 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 70,631 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 62,507 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,122 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,028 miles

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 LYW is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYW, 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 A4 LYW registered?

A4 LYW is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is A4 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 LYW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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