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AE52 RBZ

2002 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

234,281 mi
Last recorded234,281 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 RBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 234,281 miles

Windscreen cracked but not affecting the view of the road.

Pass 31 May 2016 222,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 215,537 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2015 215,537 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 204,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2014 204,876 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 197,133 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 184,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2012 184,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 172,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 159,543 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 140,179 miles

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

nail in off side rear tyre, screw in near side rear tyre.

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 113,369 miles

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

near side rear tyre has multiple small cuts to tread area

vehicle under covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2008 113,369 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

near side rear tyre has multiple small cuts to tread area

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2007 86,072 miles

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

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)

both front tyre treads wearing low on inside edges

Fail 22 Aug 2007 86,072 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyre treads wearing low on inside edges

Pass 15 Aug 2006 62,157 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RBZ is a 2002 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RBZ, 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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What year was AE52 RBZ registered?

AE52 RBZ is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is AE52 RBZ safe to buy?

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