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AE02 SZK

2002 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

234,194 mi
Last recorded234,194 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 234,194 miles

Front fog lamp warning lamp not working

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 234,192 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play bush in joint worn excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play bush in joint worn excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front fog lamp warning lamp not working

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 228,899 miles

Advise engine oil leak

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 228,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine oil leak

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 217,594 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 217,395 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint at front (2.5.B.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 211,417 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 211,193 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split / nearside (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 201,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner portion of the tyre is void of tread on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 191,099 miles

both windowscreen wiper blades would benefit from replacing as they are starting to smear

nearside rear suspension shock absorber dust cover is split

possible oil leak in the engine bay

Fail 5 Mar 2015 191,087 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both windowscreen wiper blades would benefit from replacing as they are starting to smear

nearside rear suspension shock absorber dust cover is split

possible oil leak in the engine bay

Pass 24 Feb 2014 178,772 miles

Both front tyres worn close to there min limit

Both front wipers poor (smearing screen)

Rear number plate loose

Pass 20 Mar 2013 174,162 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 165,708 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 156,804 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)

Rear discs poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2010 144,350 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 134,734 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 124,946 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 116,343 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 116,309 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 107,622 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 SZK is a 2002 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE02 SZK, 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 SZK is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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