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AY02 VDR

2002 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

238,471 mi
Last recorded238,471 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 238,471 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

brake servo assistance slightly weak ok when engine speed increased

Fail 13 Feb 2018 238,242 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

brake servo assistance slightly weak ok when engine speed increased

Pass 17 Feb 2017 220,090 miles

front brake pads getting low

front upper / rear most suspension arms inner bushes cracking

near side rear tyre worn close to markers

servo action weak

Fail 13 Feb 2017 219,864 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads getting low

front upper / rear most suspension arms inner bushes cracking

near side rear tyre worn close to markers

servo action weak

Pass 9 Feb 2016 202,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side top arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 202,235 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side top arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 183,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 166,771 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear light lense cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2013 162,463 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 156,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hub caps fitted

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Feb 2013 156,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hub caps fitted

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2011 152,583 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 152,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 147,306 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 139,224 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jul 2009 139,233 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 128,244 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 128,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 114,404 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 100,096 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 VDR is a 2002 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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