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RK02 BCU

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

208,215 mi
Last recorded208,215 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 BCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 208,215 miles

gearbox mount slight damaged

Pass 8 May 2021 202,821 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 198,566 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 192,962 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to under body

Engine covers fitted covering items

Exhaust sleeves corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Arch liner loose

Under trays fitted covering items

Pass 19 May 2018 183,840 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing bush slight split (2.5.B.3a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 May 2018 183,838 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine injectors (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing bush slight split (2.5.B.3a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 May 2017 174,058 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 174,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 163,947 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 153,131 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 143,183 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 13 May 2013 130,794 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2012 116,668 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 116,663 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 104,561 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 104,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 91,313 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 91,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 82,228 miles

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 10 May 2008 72,280 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 60,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,154 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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RK02 BCU is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RK02 BCU, 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 RK02 BCU registered?

RK02 BCU is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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