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BT02 RFY

2002 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

228,169 mi
Last recorded228,169 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 RFY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 228,169 miles

Nearside Front wing coroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing coroded

Rear both suspension arms coroded

exaust outer skin coroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 222,373 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 222,373 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 216,487 miles

Centre exhaust clamp insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 216,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Centre exhaust clamp insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 208,466 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 208,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 199,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 198,758 miles

Nearside Rear 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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 190,468 miles

drivers window defective

rear wiper missing

Pass 4 Dec 2017 180,258 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 180,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 170,069 miles

o/s & ns/f suspension arm bushes deteriated

Fail 26 Nov 2016 170,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

o/s & ns/f suspension arm bushes deteriated

Pass 23 Nov 2015 163,211 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 163,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 157,405 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 150,305 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre signs of wear inside edge

Fail 23 Nov 2013 150,305 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre signs of wear inside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 143,147 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 139,923 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 128,346 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 128,343 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 110,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 110,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 94,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2008 94,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 71,723 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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BT02 RFY is a 2002 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BT02 RFY, 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 BT02 RFY registered?

BT02 RFY is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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