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AY52 AEG

2002 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

238,164 mi
Last recorded238,164 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 AEG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2016 238,164 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

corroded under body near some suspension part

under cover fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 236,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 236,025 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 228,908 miles

exhaust very rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2014 228,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust very rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2013 213,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

other shock absorbers poor

Fail 5 Nov 2013 213,346 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 197,158 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 197,158 miles

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

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

off side rear door difficult to open

Pass 1 Nov 2011 182,375 miles

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

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

both rear brake hoses perished

rear brake discs corroded especially n/s

Fail 31 Oct 2011 182,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses perished

rear brake discs corroded especially n/s

Pass 9 Nov 2010 164,895 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn

n/s/f suspension lower front ball joint worn

Fail 9 Nov 2010 164,895 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres worn

n/s/f suspension lower front ball joint worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 148,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 148,869 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 132,682 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 132,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 113,528 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 81,284 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 AEG is a 2002 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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