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BU52 JGO

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,217 mi
Last recorded167,217 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 JGO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 167,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 outer edge worn ands on 2.3 mm at parts - Advise Replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 inner edge badly worn - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 167,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps only outer casing left - lamp missing . (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps lamp excessively dim . (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on . (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 outer edge worn ands on 2.3 mm at parts - Advise Replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 inner edge badly worn - Advise Replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 162,768 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 162,753 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. tyre is a 205 /50x16 - nearside rear and all other tyres are 205/55x16 . (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on . (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 158,947 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 158,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insecure - inner securing clip broken . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose perished through to canvas . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose perished through to canvas . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Nearside rear tyre is 205/50x16 , Offside rear tyre is 205/55x16 . (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad below 1.5 mm - bringing low pad warning lamp on . (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2023 153,095 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 153,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot inner clip missing (allowing boot to move ) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose perished and split . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced position lamp dim (compared to offside) (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose perished and split . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose perished and split . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2022 144,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 on 1.9mm - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 144,232 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 tyre worn through to cord. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 on 1.9 mm - ADVISE REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 133,695 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 123,863 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 121,435 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 121,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 119,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

both rear brake hoses & o/s/f perished

Fail 31 May 2018 119,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses & o/s/f perished

Pass 3 May 2017 116,935 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 116,928 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 114,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic undersheilds covering underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 98,411 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 94,691 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,472 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,275 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 84,275 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 73,639 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 73,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2008 55,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,339 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JGO is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JGO, 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 JGO is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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