MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit .60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front lower arm[ shock absorber lower attachment bush] (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/f suspension arm has slight play on ATL (WILL REQUIRE CHANGE SOON)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
o/s/f suspension arm has slight play on ATL (WILL REQUIRE CHANGE SOON)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
advise child seat fitted n/s/r
advise front tyres worn close to the legal limit
advise rear brake pad linings worn low
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise child seat fitted n/s/r
advise front tyres worn close to the legal limit
advise rear brake pad linings worn low
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY52 YFM is a 2002 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 YFM, 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 YFM is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 2002.
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