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AX51 FMU

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

200,212 mi
Last recorded200,212 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 FMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 200,212 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 200,195 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has grease over steering rack gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 193,258 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stone chip windscreen.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 186,188 miles

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective excessive play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pad warning wires broken

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2020 179,588 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 174,254 miles

Front both front pad wear warning wires broken

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 167,336 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 161,311 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 154,329 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 142,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 131,056 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 121,737 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 111,644 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 102,118 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 29 Dec 2009 95,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front lower arm bushes worn

both rear tyres close to legal limit on outer edge

Fail 30 Dec 2008 87,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 87,883 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 79,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 79,055 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 72,570 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 72,570 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 62,568 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 62,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre outter edges 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

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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AX51 FMU is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AX51 FMU, 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 AX51 FMU registered?

AX51 FMU is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is AX51 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 FMU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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