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AU52 VGE

2002 Audi A4

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

146,163 mi
Last recorded146,163 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VGE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 146,163 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2023 130,908 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps headlamp master switch defective (4.1.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from power unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 130,837 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both dip beam headlamps very dim (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted to non led compatible head lamps (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps headlamp master switch defective (4.1.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from power unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 115,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 115,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 109,231 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres,wearing inner wall 195/65r15

Fail 3 Jun 2021 109,231 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres,wearing inner wall 195/65r15

Pass 4 Jun 2020 106,058 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing inner wall 195/65r15

Fail 3 Jun 2020 106,058 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing inner wall 195/65r15

Pass 9 May 2019 103,154 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 103,154 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 99,068 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 97,306 miles

both front and rear brake flexible hoses,deteriorated

both front anti-roll bar links,slight play

Fail 17 May 2017 97,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and rear brake flexible hoses,deteriorated

both front anti-roll bar links,slight play

Pass 12 May 2016 95,229 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 95,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 May 2015 92,671 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 92,671 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 90,284 miles

both front tyres,wearing inner wall 195/65r15

Fail 20 May 2014 90,284 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres,wearing inner wall 195/65r15

Fail 20 May 2013 87,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 87,184 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 84,006 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER WALL

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2012 84,006 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER WALL

Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,265 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 72,970 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 70,090 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 62,324 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 49,728 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 VGE is a 2002 Audi A4 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

AU52 VGE is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is AU52 VGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 VGE shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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