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AY52 YFP

2002 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,850 mi
Last recorded136,850 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YFP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 136,850 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shockies heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF sill area damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arm bushes starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 134,844 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Unable to open boot lid - warning on dash for boot lid open (6.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both upper inner suspension arm bushes out of arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet tight to release (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Red warning in centre display and Red warning symbol on dash (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shockies heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF sill area damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arm bushes starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 130,925 miles

front brakes slight fluctuation detected on RBT

nearside front lower balljoint slight play

offside rear flexy hoses started to perish

Fail 23 Feb 2018 130,921 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

All brake discs are corroded

Both front and near side rear tyres side walls are damaged

Nearside Front Both upper arms have worn bushes

Nearside dipped beam head light requires attention

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 128,753 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2017 128,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2016 122,768 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil Leak

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 122,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil Leak

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 115,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Diff Oil Seal Leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 109,652 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 109,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 105,156 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 105,156 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 96,512 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise number plates near the mark suggest you change the screw caps to match the lettering also rear plate laminate starting to come away but cannot be misread at time of test,

advise rear pads getting low especially ns/r,

advise slight difference in headlight beam intensity n/s not as bright but beam pattern ok at time of test,

Pass 18 Jan 2012 96,512 miles

advise number plates near the mark suggest you change the screw caps to match the lettering also rear plate laminate starting to come away but cannot be misread at time of test,

advise rear pads getting low especially ns/r,

advise slight difference in headlight beam intensity n/s not as bright but beam pattern ok at time of test,

Pass 30 Dec 2010 92,485 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 85,898 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,870 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 73,211 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 73,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 67,193 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 62,679 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 YFP is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 YFP, 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 YFP is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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