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RA02 SXJ

2002 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

223,475 mi
Last recorded223,475 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 SXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 223,475 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 223,475 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively worn (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 196,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 196,097 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 180,933 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 180,933 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 168,549 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 156,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 144,838 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 132,335 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 132,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 119,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle under guards fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2009 119,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle under guards fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2007 101,779 miles

1/o/s washer adjustment

2/full undersheiled fitted

3/handbrake opperation notchy

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 101,779 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

1/o/s washer adjustment

2/full undersheiled fitted

3/handbrake opperation notchy

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 100,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

esp light on

Pass 26 Jul 2007 100,671 miles

esp light on

Pass 22 Aug 2006 93,868 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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RA02 SXJ is a 2002 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SXJ, 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 RA02 SXJ registered?

RA02 SXJ is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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