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B4 GAU

2002 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,378 mi
Last recorded182,378 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 GAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 182,378 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 180,078 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 178,246 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 176,820 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 175,469 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 174,116 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 171,218 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 169,023 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 167,138 miles

indicators colour faded

Fail 21 Dec 2016 167,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

indicators colour faded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 159,216 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 149,550 miles

All discs worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 143,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

rear shock absorbers,reduced damping

Pass 26 Sep 2012 138,140 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 138,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 136,044 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 136,044 miles

rear discs corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2010 131,882 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

n/s/r seat/seatbelt not fully checked as childseat fitted

rear brake discs corroding on outer edges

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2009 121,580 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 111,961 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread depths low on inner edges (both 2mm)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 111,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread depths low on inner edges (both 2mm)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 102,057 miles

n/s/r tyre balding on outer areas..

o/s aim slightly low...

Pass 12 Sep 2006 88,500 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 84,997 miles

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

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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B4 GAU is a 2002 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B4 GAU, 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 B4 GAU registered?

B4 GAU is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 9 July 2002.

Is B4 GAU safe to buy?

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