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AU52 AVF

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

323,093 mi
Last recorded323,093 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 AVF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 323,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 323,093 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 313,705 miles

Nearside Front tyre low pressure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

all suspension bushes perished but no excessive movement

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 313,703 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre low pressure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

all suspension bushes perished but no excessive movement

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 313,698 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Drivers front tyre bald on inner edge and worn on outer edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Front exhaust flexy deteriated and blowing on joint

Front upper suspension arm bushes perishing

Near side front track control arm bushes worn

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

Oil leak

Rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Slight damage to near side rear lamp

Unable to confirm front inner brake pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Very slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 24 Jun 2014 266,744 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 245,987 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 213,260 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 162,373 miles

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

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

front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2010 127,660 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 127,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 116,373 miles

bonnet catch stiff

child seat fitted to rear n/side. seat belt not tested.

rear no. plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2008 100,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions erratic, smokey at times.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 100,230 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions erratic, smokey at times.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 84,371 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2006 68,095 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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AU52 AVF is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU52 AVF, 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 AU52 AVF registered?

AU52 AVF is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is AU52 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 AVF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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