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A5 SFB

2002 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,531 mi
Last recorded87,531 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SFB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 87,531 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 86,063 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 84,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 83,575 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 79,074 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,234 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 78,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 75,431 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

both front drop links worn

Pass 1 Feb 2018 72,637 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 68,249 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,878 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 61,270 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,733 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 53,582 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,036 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 44,426 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 41,663 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Feb 2010 41,663 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,774 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,999 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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A5 SFB is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A5 SFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 SFB?

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What year was A5 SFB registered?

A5 SFB is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is A5 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 SFB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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