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AU52 HVC

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

186,802 mi
Last recorded186,802 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 186,802 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 178,338 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 178,338 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 170,057 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 170,057 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 163,212 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 157,982 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 157,982 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 151,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 137,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 3 May 2018 137,597 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 May 2017 130,412 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2017 130,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 121,345 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 121,340 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 110,542 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 110,542 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 87,973 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 69,150 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 65,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,411 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,988 miles

1. Front tyres wearing low on edges. 2. n/s rear tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,321 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low edges.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,647 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 18 Aug 2007 32,558 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,946 miles

REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR SHOULDER CRACKED ON O/S MOUNTING.

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 HVC is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 AU52 HVC, 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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AU52 HVC is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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