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AO52 AYD

2002 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

270,333 mi
Last recorded270,333 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 AYD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 270,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 196,848 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 215,650 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 196,280 miles

BRAKE PADS WARNING LIGHT ON

HEADLAMP AIMS CORRECT AT TIME OF TEST

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

OUTER SILLS COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCRIBED AREAS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2011 174,022 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise body damage

advise front discs worn & lipped

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise n/s bulb output slightly dimmer than o/s

Pass 16 Nov 2011 174,022 miles

advise body damage

advise front discs worn & lipped

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise n/s bulb output slightly dimmer than o/s

Pass 18 Nov 2010 154,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r handbrake cable securing clamp rusted away and broken

spare tyre flat

Pass 21 Nov 2009 128,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake flexi hoses have potential to be dangerous

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2009 128,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake flexi hoses have potential to be dangerous

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2008 108,834 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 108,834 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 88,939 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 78,369 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 64,626 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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AO52 AYD is a 2002 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO52 AYD, 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 AO52 AYD registered?

AO52 AYD is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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