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BD51 DPX

2002 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

196,414 mi
Last recorded196,414 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 DPX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 196,414 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 190,563 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 184,815 miles

Nearside Front WING CORRODED

Fail 21 Jan 2016 184,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front WING CORRODED

Pass 22 Jan 2015 174,570 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 174,568 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 165,813 miles

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

Nearside front windscreen scored

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 157,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 150,956 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 143,748 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 143,746 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 134,850 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 134,848 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 125,851 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 125,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 125,658 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 115,298 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 103,441 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 103,441 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 91,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 91,565 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 DPX is a 2002 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DPX, 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 DPX is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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