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BK02 FBV

2002 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,993 mi
Last recorded138,993 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 FBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 138,993 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rear middle seat belt inoperative (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced once lamp has warmed up it starts flickering (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened upper rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 134,878 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 134,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction oil level (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 127,231 miles

both rear tyres worn low / perishing & starting to split

brake pad warning lamp on

front brake discs worn & lipped

front brake pads worn low

offside & nearside front brake flexy hoses perishing / starting to split

offside & nearside front upper & rear inner bushes splitting / perishing

offside & nearside rear brake flexy hoses perishing

oil sensor warning lamp on

rear brake discs worn / corroding

rear brake pads wearing low

slight blow from exhaust

slight play in offside & nearside rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2017 127,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn low / perishing & starting to split

brake pad warning lamp on

front brake discs worn & lipped

front brake pads worn low

offside & nearside front brake flexy hoses perishing / starting to split

offside & nearside front upper & rear inner bushes splitting / perishing

offside & nearside rear brake flexy hoses perishing

oil sensor warning lamp on

rear brake discs worn / corroding

rear brake pads wearing low

slight blow from exhaust

slight play in offside & nearside rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2016 120,825 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 114,921 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low on tread

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

both front tyres splitting/cut on inner wall

both front wipers slightly split but still clearing screen

Pass 21 Oct 2014 109,245 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust condition

Pass 28 Oct 2013 100,552 miles

Drivers wiper blade split on ends

Rear exhaust support bridge bar weld fractured

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Oct 2013 100,552 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Drivers wiper blade split on ends

Engine management lamp illuminated

Rear exhaust support bridge bar weld fractured

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Oct 2012 90,469 miles

Brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated on dash

Drivers washer jets require adjustment

Front brake discs corroded

Offside front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Rear exhaust baffles centre support has slight blow from fractured weld

Wire/cable wrapped around throttle pedal

Fail 23 Oct 2012 90,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated on dash

Drivers washer jets require adjustment

Front brake discs corroded

Offside front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Rear exhaust baffles centre support has slight blow from fractured weld

Wire/cable wrapped around throttle pedal

Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,422 miles

All four brake discs becoming worn

Both front track rod ends have slight free play under load

Nearside wiper blade split on end - still clearing screen

Slight exhaust blow from rear section

Fail 26 Sep 2011 82,420 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

All four brake discs becoming worn

Both front track rod ends have slight free play under load

Nearside wiper blade split on end - still clearing screen

Slight exhaust blow from rear section

Fail 20 Oct 2010 77,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,539 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 71,477 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,477 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 62,852 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 56,272 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 46,097 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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BK02 FBV is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BK02 FBV, 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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BK02 FBV is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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