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AU52 TVE

2002 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,198 mi
Last recorded79,198 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 TVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 79,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber casings insecure

Fail 20 Oct 2025 79,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber casings insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2024 77,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber casings insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2023 75,742 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both rear shock absorber casings insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear and nearside front shock absorber casings insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2022 73,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear and nearside front shock absorber casings insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2021 69,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 65,844 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber casings insecure

Pass 10 May 2019 65,236 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 64,806 miles

under vehicle trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 64,222 miles

under vehicle cover trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 63,456 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 62,443 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 61,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 59,698 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 57,656 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 57,656 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 55,106 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 52,954 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 51,439 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 49,691 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 47,419 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 44,616 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 TVE is a 2002 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

AU52 TVE is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is AU52 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 TVE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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