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RA02 JYZ

2002 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

166,300 mi
Last recorded166,300 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 JYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 166,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 163,264 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Rear bump stop broken

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 163,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Rear bump stop broken

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 161,326 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 156,395 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & at wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & at wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from engine

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 156,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & at wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & at wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2021 140,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

check power steering fluid level

Fail 28 Apr 2021 140,262 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

check power steering fluid level

Pass 14 Aug 2019 120,173 miles

both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorating

both front top suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating and splitting, recommend replacing now

Pass 21 Aug 2018 111,545 miles

nearside rear road rim slightly distorted

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 13 Aug 2018 111,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump noisey

nearside rear road rim slightly distorted

offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 18 May 2017 103,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,263 miles

both front link arms worn!

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 94,260 miles

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

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

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

both front link arms worn!

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front top suspension bushes worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,390 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 73,390 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,307 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light fluid low topped up a bit light out

Fail 27 Mar 2013 56,307 miles

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

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

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

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

brake warning light fluid low topped up a bit light out

Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,230 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,786 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,984 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 49,984 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,882 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,358 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,602 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,785 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,502 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 23,502 miles

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

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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RA02 JYZ is a 2002 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RA02 JYZ, 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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RA02 JYZ is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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