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RF52 LSJ

2002 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,519 mi
Last recorded171,519 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 LSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 171,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2023 168,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2022 165,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2021 161,128 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 150,444 miles

all front upper suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link rubber bush deteriorated

offside and nearside front rear suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2018 142,110 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 142,091 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 131,371 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre perished, Service brake efficiency only 50%

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 122,460 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 122,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

low brake pads warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2015 117,751 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 117,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 110,188 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 106,086 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 101,624 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 96,673 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 91,253 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 86,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 80,806 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 75,921 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 70,116 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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RF52 LSJ is a 2002 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RF52 LSJ, 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 RF52 LSJ registered?

RF52 LSJ is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is RF52 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 LSJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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