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BG52 OTS

2002 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,601 mi
Last recorded151,601 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 OTS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 151,601 miles

All 4 discs corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer edges below 1.6mm. Bald. But not showing ply or cords yet (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arms front & rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer edges below 1.6mm. Bald but no ply or cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arms front & rear Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 145,981 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 145,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 137,545 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 130,381 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 127,229 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 125,901 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 125,901 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 124,194 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 124,194 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 123,178 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 123,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 121,984 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 121,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 119,946 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 112,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 100,390 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 100,354 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 78,569 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 78,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front foglamps not working

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 62,245 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,327 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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BG52 OTS is a 2002 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BG52 OTS, 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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What year was BG52 OTS registered?

BG52 OTS is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is BG52 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 OTS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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