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AE02 PLN

2002 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,838 mi
Last recorded170,838 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 PLN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 170,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 170,838 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and retaining nut not tight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment retaining nut not tight and movement within the threads (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 164,262 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear should replace (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated should replace (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper arm bushes worn and debonding should replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear upper arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2019 164,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear should replace (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated should replace (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side upper arm bushes worn and debonding should replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear upper arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2018 157,127 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 151,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner tyres edges wearing

Fail 11 Jan 2018 151,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Inner tyres edges wearing

Pass 9 Nov 2016 147,653 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2016 140,046 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 128,177 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 116,859 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 105,589 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 94,969 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 88,213 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 83,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,625 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 72,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,421 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 55,926 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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AE02 PLN is a 2002 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AE02 PLN, 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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AE02 PLN is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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