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AY52 YFM

2002 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,733 mi
Last recorded173,733 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YFM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 173,733 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 173,732 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 166,877 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 166,873 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 161,931 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 154,770 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 154,770 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 151,096 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 151,086 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 129,128 miles

o/s/f suspension arm has slight play on ATL (WILL REQUIRE CHANGE SOON)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 129,128 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 125,995 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 117,878 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 109,408 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 109,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 104,059 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 101,235 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 101,235 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 96,864 miles

advise child seat fitted n/s/r

advise front tyres worn close to the legal limit

advise rear brake pad linings worn low

Fail 24 Mar 2009 96,864 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 91,820 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 85,322 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 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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