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AY52 AEE

2002 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,216 mi
Last recorded143,216 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 143,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 137,014 miles

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

oil leak minor

slight dampness in osf headlamp

Pass 27 Jul 2020 129,245 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 129,245 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 122,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint assembly (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear subframe heavy surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2018 111,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 4 mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 111,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 4 mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 102,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear both bump stop rubbers detatched and broken

brake condition warning lamp lit

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 10 Jul 2017 102,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre extremely close to legal limit

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

Offside Rear tyre distorted inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear both bump stop rubbers detatched and broken

brake condition warning lamp lit

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 25 Jul 2016 90,844 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 25 Jul 2016 90,844 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,069 miles

Advise nearside front brake disc, inner face starting to corrode.

Advise offside front brake operation - slight run out.

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 78,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise fuel filter history ?

Advise nearside front brake disc, inner face starting to corrode.

Advise offside front brake operation - slight run out.

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 72,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 58,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 54,716 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 49,464 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,489 miles

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

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

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

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

all of the tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,551 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2007 38,985 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,483 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 AEE is a 2002 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AY52 AEE, 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 AEE is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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