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AY52 ADX

2002 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

172,283 mi
Last recorded172,283 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 ADX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 172,283 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 167,786 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 167,786 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 162,192 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 156,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 150,356 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Aug 2021 150,355 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Washers not tested due to missing blade

Pass 24 Aug 2020 143,624 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 143,621 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 135,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 135,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 128,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush of rear pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play in rubber at threaded end also (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,396 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 119,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 112,392 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened bush (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 105,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,132 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 98,132 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 91,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 85,483 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,266 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 72,913 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,913 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 67,092 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,158 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,043 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,610 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 43,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 35,780 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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AY52 ADX is a 2002 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ADX, 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 AY52 ADX registered?

AY52 ADX is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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