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BG02 JLV

2002 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,174 mi
Last recorded181,174 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 JLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 181,174 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 180,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both C links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front headlamp has slight condensation

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

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

exhaust corrosion

general corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2017 180,404 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both C links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front headlamp has slight condensation

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

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

exhaust corrosion

general corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2016 178,480 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 168,871 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 168,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 145,330 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 134,752 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 120,892 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 111,004 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 83,032 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 79,253 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 79,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 64,068 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 64,068 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 47,502 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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BG02 JLV is a 2002 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG02 JLV, 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 BG02 JLV registered?

BG02 JLV is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is BG02 JLV safe to buy?

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