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AY02 RAX

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

165,327 mi
Last recorded165,327 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 RAX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 165,327 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 165,327 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 157,075 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 157,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 146,484 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 146,484 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2010 136,907 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 136,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 126,335 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 126,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 30 Apr 2008 117,658 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 117,658 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 103,444 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 103,444 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 94,540 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 RAX is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

AY02 RAX is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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