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BD52 DDF

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

195,673 mi
Last recorded195,673 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 DDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 195,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 195,586 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 195,559 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible MAIN BEAM BULB FITMENT (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 190,553 miles

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

Nearside Front outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 171,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 150,624 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 142,920 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 142,789 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 130,337 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 130,336 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 117,698 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 117,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 108,954 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 108,954 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,667 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 132,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 90,050 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Fail 28 Jul 2011 90,050 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 84,665 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 79,160 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 72,422 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 72,422 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 64,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

underside of vehicle covered in plsstic unable to see various pipe & hoses

Pass 24 Nov 2006 58,706 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 51,445 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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BD52 DDF is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BD52 DDF, 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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BD52 DDF is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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