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AU52 LVB

2002 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,056 mi
Last recorded161,056 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 LVB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 161,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside front and rear arm bushes HEAVILY deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush HEAVILY deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive extensive leak(s) around the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

smell of burning oil

Fail 26 Nov 2024 161,050 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside front and rear arm bushes HEAVILY deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush HEAVILY deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive extensive leak(s) around the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

smell of burning oil

Pass 27 Nov 2023 158,244 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 158,240 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 158,232 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 155,428 miles

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

roof not closing properly

Pass 20 Oct 2021 151,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 146,474 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 137,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 131,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower straight (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 131,788 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower straight (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 124,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 116,560 miles

Engine covers fitted restricting view of various items

Engine oily down os bank

Engine very oily down ns bank

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + Uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + Uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted restricting view of various items

Fail 25 Apr 2016 116,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake binding (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted restricting view of various items

Engine oily down os bank

Engine very oily down ns bank

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + Uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + Uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted restricting view of various items

Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 91,006 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 72,060 miles

spare tyre has cords exposed on inner edge of tread

Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,824 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,788 miles

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,855 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 LVB is a 2002 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVB, 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 LVB is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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