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R12 WUD

2002 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

177,752 mi
Last recorded177,752 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 WUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 177,752 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arms inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 177,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arms inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 173,742 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 173,727 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inc rear sus arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 170,164 miles

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

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

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

under side corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2022 166,131 miles

Brake wear waning lamp on at dash

Engine cover under trays and sill trim fitted

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 166,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear waning lamp on at dash

Engine cover under trays and sill trim fitted

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 161,858 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads worn to tread wear bars edge wear and cracking in tread STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes cracking with small splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 161,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Head lamp adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads worn to tread wear bars edge wear and cracking in tread STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes cracking with small splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 157,630 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 153,164 miles

SLIGHT under body corrosion

Screen has damage not in drivers view

Engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 153,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

SLIGHT under body corrosion

Screen has damage not in drivers view

Pass 24 Jul 2018 147,658 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

full plastic under trays

Fail 23 Jul 2018 147,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

full plastic under trays

Pass 12 Dec 2016 134,960 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 123,390 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 123,390 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 112,979 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 104,127 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,980 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 95,535 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 91,328 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 86,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 81,149 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 81,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 77,508 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 63,270 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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R12 WUD is a 2002 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WUD, 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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R12 WUD is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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