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AY02 LBG

2002 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,778 mi
Last recorded125,778 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 LBG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 125,778 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 125,756 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 121,456 miles

Free play at steering wheel

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 121,432 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 113,106 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 5 Sep 2015 113,083 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt main lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 5 Sep 2014 105,132 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 105,125 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 102,545 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 102,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 98,923 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 98,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 98,959 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 95,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 90,894 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 90,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 86,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 74,499 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 64,641 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,221 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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AY02 LBG is a 2002 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY02 LBG, 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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AY02 LBG is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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