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AO52 BOV

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

183,558 mi
Last recorded183,558 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 BOV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 183,558 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all mountings on front and rear facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all mountings on front and rear facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 178,556 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on front facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake discs rusty/pitted

general surface rust to front and rear suspension components

Pass 23 Oct 2020 171,953 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs rusty and pitted

slight surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 20 Oct 2020 171,885 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs rusty and pitted

slight surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Nov 2019 164,264 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle Showing Signs Of Corrosion To Components.

Fail 8 Nov 2019 164,264 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle Showing Signs Of Corrosion To Components.

Pass 15 Dec 2018 155,570 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 155,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 144,975 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 133,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 123,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 113,416 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2013 103,927 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 95,876 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 86,489 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 86,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn low and bald on inner edge. also has minor damage to outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit and is also cracked / perished

o/s/f tyre worn low and bald on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2010 73,528 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both nearside tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 13 Nov 2010 73,528 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both nearside tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

Fail 12 Oct 2010 72,498 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,498 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,271 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,118 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,773 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 50,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,607 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 41,607 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 33,291 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 BOV is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AO52 BOV, 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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AO52 BOV is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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