2002 Audi A4 · 9,074 MOT tests
2002 Audi A4 reliability
2002 Audi A4s fail 41.1% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 24 A4 years (9,074 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A4s: 26.5%)
- 41.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A4s: 26.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 151,445
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,074
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- 2003 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.8% of tests fail here (19% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Audi A4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19%
- Suspension16.8%
- Brakes16%
- Tyres7.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Body, chassis and structure5.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.3%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Stop lamp not working 3.78%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.5%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 3.32%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.26%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 3.25%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.25%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (19.22%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (14.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.55%) · Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated (8.4%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.9%)
Other years
Every Audi A4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Audi A4 reliable?
2002 Audi A4s fail 41.1% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 24 A4 years (9,074 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Audi A4 MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.3% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.78% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Audi A4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Audi A4 shows 151,445 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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