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BW02 FVL

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,110 mi
Last recorded189,110 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 189,110 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 174,757 miles

Front shock absorbers have little or no damping effect

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm - lower strut bush very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm - lower strut bush very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 174,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged outer casing deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All four shock absorbers have little or no damping effect

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm - lower strut bush very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged outer casing deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm - lower strut bush very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 168,165 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have little or no damping effect

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 159,759 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 151,357 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 144,847 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 137,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 130,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 130,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 123,409 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake discs rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2011 123,400 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2010 114,461 miles

vehicle took two attempts to pass emissions

Fail 10 Aug 2010 114,459 miles

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

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

vehicle took two attempts to pass emissions

Pass 11 Aug 2009 94,946 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 94,946 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 79,225 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 12 Jun 2007 67,418 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 56,868 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 56,868 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 FVL is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FVL, 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 FVL is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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