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AO52 XAA

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,003 mi
Last recorded180,003 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 180,003 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 171,769 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

accident damage to rear door & wheel arch

Fail 3 Jun 2015 171,769 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

accident damage to rear door & wheel arch

Fail 9 Jun 2014 153,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 153,473 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 139,555 miles

Offside rear brakes lightly binding

Rear tyres lightly cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2012 135,683 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 135,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 131,371 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 122,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wiper blades smiery but nearside one is coming apart

offside rear tyre nailed but not repairable

under tray clips missing and part of nearside front inner arch is broken off

Pass 2 Jun 2010 122,167 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wiper blades smiery but nearside one is coming apart

offside rear tyre nailed but not repairable

under tray clips missing and part of nearside front inner arch is broken off

Pass 29 Mar 2010 120,172 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 108,304 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 108,304 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 103,276 miles

front disc have corrision on egdes

Fail 25 May 2007 93,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 93,307 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 XAA is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XAA, 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 XAA is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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