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BP51 NBD

2002 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

186,276 mi
Last recorded186,276 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 NBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 186,276 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 175,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 175,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 153,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 153,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 133,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust center silencer outer skin deteriorated

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2016 128,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth on 1.8 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 114,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 105,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2013 104,623 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,999 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 93,535 miles

plastic covers on sills and under front

Pass 14 Aug 2010 88,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic sill covers fitted o/s n/s also plastic covered under front and rear

Fail 14 Aug 2010 88,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic sill covers fitted o/s n/s also plastic covered under front and rear

Pass 10 Aug 2009 82,550 miles

advise high level brake light lens cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2008 75,251 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 64,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 87,937 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 57,937 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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)

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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BP51 NBD is a 2002 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BP51 NBD, 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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BP51 NBD is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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