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BU52 AOG

2002 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

185,415 mi
Last recorded185,415 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 AOG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 185,415 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 180,012 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel

various suspension bushes perishing

wipers poor

Pass 30 May 2022 173,092 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 164,868 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp dull.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspect fuel leak from tank.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 148,116 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arm bushes perished nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 136,227 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 129,130 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 129,130 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 123,974 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 121,136 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 111,730 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 99,022 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

offside front disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 7 Mar 2014 99,022 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

offside front disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 22 Mar 2013 95,865 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 92,717 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 92,716 miles

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

front brakes 16% out of balance

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,326 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 87,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 82,410 miles

Nearside Front 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 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 82,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 74,140 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 74,140 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,975 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 64,975 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2006 57,130 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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BU52 AOG is a 2002 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BU52 AOG, 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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BU52 AOG is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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