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R66 SLJ

2002 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

262,971 mi
Last recorded262,971 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 SLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 262,971 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

body covers fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2019 262,755 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

body covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2017 245,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine lamp/brake wear sensor

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2017 232,205 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2017 232,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 216,755 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 205,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 196,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 184,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 184,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 166,732 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 166,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake discs corroded & scored

Pass 1 Mar 2011 154,944 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split but still clearing screen sufficiently

nearside front anti roll bar droplink, lower bush starting to split

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 1 Mar 2011 154,940 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

both front wiper blades starting to split but still clearing screen sufficiently

nearside front anti roll bar droplink, lower bush starting to split

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 1 Feb 2010 140,515 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 123,133 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 105,050 miles

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

Rear pads 60% worn

Fail 28 Dec 2006 94,940 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 94,940 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 76,692 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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R66 SLJ is a 2002 Audi A4 in Red 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 R66 SLJ, 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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R66 SLJ is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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