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AY02 PLN

2002 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,994 mi
Last recorded175,994 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 175,994 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 175,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 163,685 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 157,063 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 157,057 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear steering rack end slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2014 151,316 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight binding nearside rear brake

slight binding offside rear brake

Fail 22 Feb 2014 151,316 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight binding nearside rear brake

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 18 Feb 2013 145,429 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 145,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 138,703 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 131,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2010 122,425 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 122,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 113,611 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Apr 2008 102,456 miles

boot split nearside ball joint

nearside front tyre worn

Fail 19 Apr 2008 102,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

boot split nearside ball joint

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 13 Apr 2007 92,354 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 80,937 miles

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

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

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 PLN is a 2002 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PLN, 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 PLN registered?

AY02 PLN is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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