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BD52 TFJ

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,282 mi
Last recorded199,282 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 199,282 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 199,122 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged Nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Offside front (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Nearside (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 181,809 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Headlight images poor,borderline pass

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 163,352 miles

nearside front antiroll bar drop link bush worn

Pass 24 Sep 2015 144,504 miles

front brake discs worn,rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 144,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn,rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 124,331 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 124,291 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 117,710 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 117,710 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 111,145 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 104,671 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 104,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 94,613 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,316 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 85,313 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 73,824 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 73,821 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,352 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 44,827 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 43,407 miles

brake warning light on dash

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 TFJ is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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