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RA02 YMS

2002 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,063 mi
Last recorded206,063 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 YMS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 206,063 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement ()

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective +wiper does not work (3.4 (b) (i))

front upper suspension arm inner bushes showing slight deterioration

front wings slightly corroded

parking brake stiff

rear tyres have slightly uneven treadwear+slight perishing

windscreen chip

Pass 15 May 2019 196,956 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s headlamp slightly loose

o/s steering rack inner joint has slight play

rear number plate showing deterioration

rear wiper deteriorated

windscreen chip

Fail 7 May 2019 196,956 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s headlamp slightly loose

o/s steering rack inner joint has slight play

rear number plate showing deterioration

rear wiper deteriorated

windscreen chip

Pass 4 May 2018 185,953 miles

Offside Front brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

rear brake discs and pads deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2017 175,759 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 175,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 163,297 miles

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

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

nearside rear drop link slight play

Fail 9 May 2016 163,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside rear drop link slight play

Pass 9 May 2015 148,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges change asap

Pass 16 May 2014 136,392 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 136,391 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 123,269 miles

front wipers split an worn

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 8 May 2013 123,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

front wipers split an worn

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 1 Mar 2012 107,329 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,538 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,161 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 69,032 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,637 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 52,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 42,994 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 42,994 miles

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

Offside Front 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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RA02 YMS is a 2002 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is RA02 YMS safe to buy?

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