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AY02 LXV

2002 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,566 mi
Last recorded163,566 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 LXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 163,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 18 Oct 2017 163,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2016 156,642 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside and nearside front top suspension arm bushes deteriorating

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers getting weak

rear suspension components corroded and bushes deteriorating

Fail 4 Nov 2016 156,642 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside front top suspension arm bushes deteriorating

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers getting weak

rear suspension components corroded and bushes deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2015 148,474 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding when turned by hand

Pass 19 Aug 2014 141,510 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 136,368 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 131,492 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside headlamp adjustment faulty

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 131,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 125,937 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 124,560 miles

engine slight smoke when reved.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 124,560 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine slight smoke when reved.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 97,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front nearside tyre worn slightly on the outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 88,321 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 88,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 79,159 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 68,398 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 LXV is a 2002 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LXV, 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 AY02 LXV registered?

AY02 LXV is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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