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RF52 RAU

2002 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,460 mi
Last recorded145,460 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 RAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 145,460 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 145,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread as well (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 141,164 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 137,893 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 131,274 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 130,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

eml on

Pass 30 Jun 2015 121,053 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 26 Jun 2015 121,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 2 Jul 2014 108,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2014 108,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Fail 22 Jun 2013 92,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 92,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,932 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 70,842 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2010 70,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,092 miles

slight play detected (wheels jacked) nearside front forward facing lower arm ball joint

slight score offside rear brake disc

Fail 11 Dec 2009 63,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

slight play detected (wheels jacked) nearside front forward facing lower arm ball joint

slight score offside rear brake disc

Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 46,708 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 46,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,842 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 30,077 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 RAU is a 2002 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RF52 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

RF52 RAU is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is RF52 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 RAU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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