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AO52 XAK

2002 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,809 mi
Last recorded133,809 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XAK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 133,809 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s inner rack end

Fail 9 Nov 2020 133,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

slight play in n/s inner rack end

Fail 6 Nov 2020 133,752 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits actual - 1.921 max= 1.030 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits actual- 4.10 max= 0.200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits actual 900- max= 200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 133,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits actual - 1.921 max= 1.030 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits actual- 4.10 max= 0.200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits actual 900- max= 200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 123,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 123,238 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 123,212 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 115,191 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 108,081 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,565 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front tyres worn to 2-3mm and worn on inner edges

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 93,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,381 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,087 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 85,059 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 79,275 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 73,600 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,039 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,549 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,970 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,819 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 40,122 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 31,248 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 XAK is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XAK, 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 XAK is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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