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AY02 LBP

2002 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,497 mi
Last recorded185,497 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 LBP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 185,497 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2025 181,866 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 178,569 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 178,565 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2023 174,880 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 174,880 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 171,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges,Worse on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 167,365 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp corroded,new light unit needed (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 167,358 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp corroded,new light unit needed (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 163,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2020 163,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 158,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 158,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 151,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 151,084 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 143,750 miles

Front Lower both front lower fog lamps deteriorated

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not yet excessive -- 20mms into swept area (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 137,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower/rear /inner bush -- not excessive (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 130,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 130,198 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 121,986 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 121,985 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2013 111,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 99,449 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 87,974 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 87,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 74,705 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 74,705 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,371 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,927 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,410 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 LBP is a 2002 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LBP, 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 LBP is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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