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RJ02 KVB

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,587 mi
Last recorded164,587 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 KVB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2025 164,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm balljoint has excessive lift play (front arm under strut). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split and smearing drivers view. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm balljoint has excessive lift play (front arm under strut). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split and smearing drivers view. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 bulbs of 12 not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation within fender indicator lens. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp very dim and not illuminating registration plate as it should. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel damaged and slightly out of shape. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation within fender indicator lens. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 162,358 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023
Pass 11 Feb 2022 157,626 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 155,169 miles

wiper rubbers worn/splitting

Front suspension upper arm inner bushes worn/split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

shock absorber bump stops split

Pass 12 Feb 2020 153,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in forward lower balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 149,502 miles

both front suspension upper arm bushes split

Pass 14 Feb 2018 146,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 142,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 138,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tread (repairable)

oil leak in engine bay

Fail 16 Feb 2016 138,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tread (repairable)

oil leak in engine bay

Fail 17 Feb 2015 132,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak in engine bay

Pass 17 Feb 2015 132,859 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak in engine bay

Pass 18 Feb 2014 125,395 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 125,391 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 116,043 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 106,699 miles

offside front tyre tread low and bald on the inner and outer edge but no ply or cords visable at time of test

Fail 14 Feb 2012 106,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre tread low and bald on the inner and outer edge but no ply or cords visable at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2011 99,719 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 92,265 miles

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 18 Feb 2009 85,871 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 79,893 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 75,701 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 67,610 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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RJ02 KVB is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RJ02 KVB, 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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RJ02 KVB is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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