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RE02 OTA

2002 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

217,522 mi
Last recorded217,522 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 OTA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 217,522 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 202,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 183,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 168,081 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all *4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 156,024 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 152,682 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 144,275 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 136,709 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 129,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 122,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play marked yellow (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play marked yellow (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 117,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside reear tyre worn

Pass 16 Mar 2015 117,408 miles

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

offside reear tyre worn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 112,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 106,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 100,470 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 93,931 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,981 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 80,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 73,151 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 67,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 60,411 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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RE02 OTA is a 2002 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RE02 OTA, 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 RE02 OTA registered?

RE02 OTA is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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The MOT history for RE02 OTA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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