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R31 MAF

2002 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

218,040 mi
Last recorded218,040 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 MAF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 218,040 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 196,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 176,090 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 176,090 miles

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

nearside front wheel - slight brake bind

Pass 22 Aug 2013 165,916 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 165,916 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 151,765 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 151,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 137,258 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 123,922 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 109,545 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 95,213 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 95,213 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 82,231 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 70,423 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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R31 MAF is a 2002 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R31 MAF, 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 R31 MAF registered?

R31 MAF is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is R31 MAF safe to buy?

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