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AU52 RNJ

2002 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

215,070 mi
Last recorded215,070 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 RNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2018 215,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 tyres 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 198,685 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 198,685 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 186,119 miles

Central Contents of armrest storage box disturbed during testing of handbrake lever reserve travel.

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brakelight 40% dead sections. (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Metal shard in tread. ()

Nearside Rear Wheel has inner rim buckle/flatspot.

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 186,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Upper front arm outer balljoint worn. (2.4.G.2)

Central Contents of armrest storage box disturbed during testing of handbrake lever reserve travel.

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brakelight 40% dead sections. (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Metal shard in tread. ()

Nearside Rear Wheel has inner rim buckle/flatspot.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 174,051 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 165,206 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 165,190 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 157,062 miles

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

rear discs crroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 157,062 miles

rear discs crroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 149,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 144,369 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 144,322 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2010 122,913 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 122,913 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 104,101 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 94,649 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 94,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 150,727 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 150,727 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 128,202 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 106,060 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 RNJ is a 2002 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RNJ, 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 RNJ is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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