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AU52 HYV

2002 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,130 mi
Last recorded158,130 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 158,130 miles

alll front top arm are perished/split

underside/suspension corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 158,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

alll front top arm are perished/split

underside/suspension corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 143,362 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 123,574 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 123,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 108,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,746 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,712 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 86,321 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 86,052 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front & rear brake discs heavily corroded.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,234 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 71,234 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,211 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 57,211 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,104 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,392 miles

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

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

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 HYV is a 2002 Audi A4 in Red 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 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

AU52 HYV is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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