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RA51 USV

2002 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,392 mi
Last recorded170,392 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 USV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 170,392 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 170,387 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 163,128 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 157,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 153,232 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 153,221 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 147,172 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 147,163 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 138,904 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 131,033 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 122,228 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 112,298 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 99,831 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake imbalance 16%

knock and play and steering rack

service light on

slight play in both front track rod ends

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2012 85,548 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,237 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2011 72,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 60,616 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 53,122 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,813 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

air bag light on

Fail 12 Dec 2008 48,402 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 29 Dec 2007 43,580 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 43,580 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 38,178 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 32,260 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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RA51 USV is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA51 USV, 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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RA51 USV is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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