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BN52 RPY

2002 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,581 mi
Last recorded146,581 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 RPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 146,581 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside upper of screen damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 146,581 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside upper of screen damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 137,359 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 128,480 miles

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 9 Sep 2015 117,034 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 117,032 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 105,619 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 105,619 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 88,731 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 88,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 2mm of tread

slight movement in pedal box

slight play in steering rack

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Fail 7 Sep 2012 79,942 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 2mm of tread

slight movement in pedal box

slight play in steering rack

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,552 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack

unable to fully check underside of vehicle due to plastic floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,897 miles

rear outer pads low

rear tyres getting low on tread and wearing on edges

slight play in rack

unable to check rear inner brakes

unable to fully inspect engine and floor area due to covers

Fail 10 Sep 2010 64,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear outer pads low

rear tyres getting low on tread and wearing on edges

slight play in rack

unable to check rear inner brakes

unable to fully inspect engine and floor area due to covers

Pass 9 Sep 2009 56,397 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 46,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,642 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,594 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 34,593 miles

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

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

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 RPY is a 2002 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BN52 RPY, 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 RPY registered?

BN52 RPY is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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