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AE52 MXU

2002 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,691 mi
Last recorded146,691 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 MXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 146,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 146,691 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE MIS FIRE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 141,317 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Different ratio tyres fitted front (45 series) rear (40 series) both 225 in width

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim in 2 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 141,317 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Different ratio tyres fitted front (45 series) rear (40 series) both 225 in width

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim in 2 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 141,126 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested Due to major leak from front pipe flexible section (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning displayed on instrument cluster (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smears badly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board From flexible section (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Bead rim, wheel has been repaired before in 3 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Different ratio tyres fitted front (45 series) rear (40 series) both 225 in width

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside badly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1 x nail and 1 x screw ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Loose in boot ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 130,793 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 127,197 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 120,405 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 114,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 114,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 106,508 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 102,570 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 97,281 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear tyre wearing thing on inner side

Pass 31 Aug 2012 89,556 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 89,556 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,887 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 86,887 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 84,253 miles

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

advise offside rear seat belt not checked, car seat fitted.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 84,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise offside rear seat belt not checked, car seat fitted.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,652 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 79,038 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 75,470 miles

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 71,116 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 71,116 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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AE52 MXU is a 2002 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AE52 MXU, 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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AE52 MXU is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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