2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Audi A4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,942 MOT tests in 2024. 58.4% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time58.4%
Failed or needed repairs41.6%
Typical mileage at test151,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,942 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    106 marked dangerous
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.3%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9%
  8. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics27.7%
  2. Brakes26.7%
  3. Suspension24.9%
  4. Tyres8.5%
  5. Body & chassis7.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  8. Steering4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn22.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Audi A4?

In 2024, 58.4% of 2002 Audi A4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,942 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Audi A4?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Audi A4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).