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RJ02 XGB

2002 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,279 mi
Last recorded159,279 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 XGB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 159,279 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 156,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

both front wheel arches corroded

slight leak at rear diff

Fail 10 Apr 2018 156,726 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

both front wheel arches corroded

nearside light unit cracked

slight leak at rear diff

Pass 8 Apr 2017 154,096 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 148,214 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

both front wipers torn slightly

nearside rear light unit lense cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 144,742 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 144,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 138,450 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 138,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 133,760 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 133,760 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 108,684 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 108,684 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 84,760 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,870 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,930 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 37,759 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 37,759 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 XGB is a 2002 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RJ02 XGB, 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 XGB is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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