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AY52 ACJ

2002 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,934 mi
Last recorded191,934 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 ACJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 191,934 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 191,141 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 186,109 miles

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

O/s/f tyre edges slightly worn

Fail 20 Apr 2015 175,856 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

both sides front brake hoses slightly deteriorated, both sides front top suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated, n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner & outer edges, o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Apr 2015 175,856 miles

both sides front brake hoses slightly deteriorated, both sides front top suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated, n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner & outer edges, o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 7 Apr 2014 164,113 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 164,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 157,854 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 157,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 143,733 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 143,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 126,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine mill light on

n/s/ front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 126,249 miles

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

engine mill light on

n/s/ front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2010 112,184 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

frnt plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2009 102,808 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 102,808 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 92,846 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 77,261 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 65,231 miles

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

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

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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AY52 ACJ is a 2002 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AY52 ACJ, 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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AY52 ACJ is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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