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R3 SEV

2002 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,518 mi
Last recorded178,518 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 SEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 178,518 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 173,360 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 168,529 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 162,951 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 157,113 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 151,614 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 145,639 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013 145,631 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 136,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 126,469 miles

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

advise nsf and osf inner tyre edges starting to shoulder

Pass 28 May 2010 115,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 28 May 2010 115,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 23 May 2009 104,544 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under vehicle covers fitted all the way along the vehicle

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2008 95,004 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 73,875 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R3 SEV is a 2002 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R3 SEV, 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 R3 SEV registered?

R3 SEV is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is R3 SEV safe to buy?

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