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BW02 FVC

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,148 mi
Last recorded207,148 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 FVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 207,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 207,134 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bolt appears to be loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 186,480 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 169,978 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 May 2018 169,966 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 159,515 miles

Child seats fitted o/s/r and n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Corrosion on rear suspension components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2017 159,515 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seats fitted o/s/r and n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Corrosion on rear suspension components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2016 153,102 miles

Childs seat fitted o/s/r and n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements. It appears the system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 146,485 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 27 Jan 2015 146,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 140,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 134,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2013 134,335 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2012 130,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag ligth on

Pass 26 Jan 2011 125,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2011 125,740 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2010 122,083 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 122,083 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 109,921 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 96,234 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 81,838 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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BW02 FVC is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW02 FVC, 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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BW02 FVC is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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