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RD02 BGF

2002 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,211 mi
Last recorded257,211 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 BGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 257,211 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 247,852 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 247,852 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 241,527 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 241,499 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 252,723 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 252,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 223,637 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 206,793 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 206,793 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 188,550 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 188,550 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 170,127 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 154,616 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low in places on outer edge

screen chipped

Pass 10 Jul 2009 137,609 miles

front brake flexys slightly perished

front bumper damaged

front reg plate cracked

screen chipped

Pass 4 Jul 2008 116,002 miles

o/s/f rear bottom arm bush worn

Fail 30 Jun 2008 116,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/f rear bottom arm bush worn

Pass 6 Jul 2007 95,566 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 75,631 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 56,531 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 56,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RD02 BGF 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 66.7%.

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 RD02 BGF, 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 RD02 BGF registered?

RD02 BGF is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 21 August 2002.

Is RD02 BGF safe to buy?

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