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BD51 DPU

2002 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,627 mi
Last recorded109,627 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 DPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 109,627 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 105,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 105,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 102,045 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant low

Engine management light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear parking brake cable loose

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 102,020 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant low

Engine management light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear parking brake cable loose

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 98,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 94,915 miles

Engine under trays insecure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside And Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Offside and Nearside (2.7.4)

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

Offside And Nearside Headlights Slightly Deteriorated

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 94,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine under trays insecure

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside And Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Offside and Nearside (2.7.4)

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

Offside And Nearside Headlights Slightly Deteriorated

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front top arm bushes deteoriated

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

Offside Front top arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2016 85,256 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2016 85,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,472 miles

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

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 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 15 Jan 2014 78,744 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2014 78,744 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,684 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,202 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside front suspension bushes starting to crack

Pass 14 Jan 2011 58,885 miles

Brake discs have light surface corosion

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,684 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,035 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 50,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside 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)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 44,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre worn slightley outside edge

Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,477 miles

o/s/r tyre worn slightley outside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2007 37,569 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,692 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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BD51 DPU is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BD51 DPU, 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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BD51 DPU is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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