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R12 OBU

2002 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,858 mi
Last recorded109,858 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 OBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 109,858 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 109,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 109,710 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 109,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 109,677 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 97,351 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 89,353 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 79,676 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jan 2008 79,676 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 30 May 2007 70,774 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 62,634 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 62,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

damage to near side of vehicle

front brake disks worn

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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R12 OBU is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R12 OBU, 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 R12 OBU registered?

R12 OBU is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is R12 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 OBU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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