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BG52 OTW

2002 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,027 mi
Last recorded113,027 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 OTW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 113,027 miles

front suspension top arms (4) nearside and offside inner bushes deteriorated but not affecting operation

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Sep 2018 113,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front suspension top arms (4) nearside and offside inner bushes deteriorated but not affecting operation

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Aug 2017 110,361 miles

Front under tray slightly loose n/s/f,also damaged in places.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe . (7.1.2)

Rear number plate slightly loose, due to one missing .

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,860 miles

Both front outer track rod end bushes have movement

Free play detected at the steering wheel

Front anti-roll bar link arm bushes deteriorated

Front exhaust pipes have a minor leak of gas

Front tyres devoid of tread to edges and inner sidewalls damaged

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake hose perished

Rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,560 miles

Front tyres worn to edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake hose deteriorated but not exposing reinforcement

Offside front lower front suspension arm has slight play to outer ball joint

Oil leak

Rear brake pads worn thin

Rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Fail 6 Aug 2015 104,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front tyres worn to edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake hose deteriorated but not exposing reinforcement

Offside front lower front suspension arm has slight play to outer ball joint

Oil leak

Rear brake pads worn thin

Rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Pass 9 Aug 2014 102,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes ar binding slighty

Fail 5 Aug 2014 102,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes ar binding slighty

Pass 25 Jul 2013 100,537 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 95,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front 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 Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2012 95,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front 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 Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,405 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,475 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 71,850 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 58,614 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 58,456 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,183 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 42,183 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 30,823 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 OTW is a 2002 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OTW, 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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BG52 OTW is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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