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A4 YLV

2002 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,841 mi
Last recorded152,841 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 YLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 152,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front windows tinted

engine has bearing noise ?

no anti slip device fitted to clutch pedal

Fail 23 Jun 2014 152,835 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front windows tinted

engine has bearing noise ?

no anti slip device fitted to clutch pedal

Pass 23 May 2013 143,438 miles

after market steering wheel and peddals fitted

brake warning light on

child seats fitted to n/s/r and n/s/f

chips in screen

engine oil leaks

glow plug light flashing

rear dif oil leaks

rear discs coroded

rear pads look low

trims missing from front bumper

various suspention bushes splitting

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 23 May 2013 143,438 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

after market steering wheel and peddals fitted

brake warning light on

child seats fitted to n/s/r and n/s/f

chips in screen

engine oil leaks

front drop link bushes worn

glow plug light flashing

rear dif oil leaks

rear discs coroded

rear pads look low

trims missing from front bumper

various suspention bushes splitting

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 May 2012 126,256 miles

wear in front brake pads

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

cuts in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 19 May 2012 126,227 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

cuts in nearside front tyre outer side wall

wear in front brake pads

Pass 23 May 2011 118,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

parking brake efficiency on limit

Pass 24 May 2010 111,403 miles

airbag light on

Pass 6 Feb 2009 91,486 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,395 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 59,969 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 46,135 miles

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 YLV is a 2002 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

A4 YLV is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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