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BN52 RPU

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

226,673 mi
Last recorded226,673 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 RPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 226,673 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 200,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot Little Detorated

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner CV Boot Little Detorated

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 180,590 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 160,680 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 145,580 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 125,908 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 124,508 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 124,502 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 118,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2017 118,458 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 112,083 miles

N/S/F brake hose starting to crack

Pass 18 Feb 2015 109,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 106,593 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,847 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 95,921 miles

CURB DAMAGE TO O/S/REAR TYRE OUTER WALL

Pass 26 Feb 2011 88,977 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 88,977 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,857 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 81,857 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,170 miles

Cut to outside sidewall of o/s/r tyre but no canvas exposed.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear n.o plate starting to separate.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 66,468 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 53,391 miles

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

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 3 Feb 2006 35,270 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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BN52 RPU is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN52 RPU, 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 BN52 RPU registered?

BN52 RPU is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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The MOT history for BN52 RPU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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