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BU52 JHY

2002 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,495 mi
Last recorded209,495 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 JHY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 209,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very smooth inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wing corroded

n,s, hd lamp slightly dim,

rear subframe surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2017 209,495 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very smooth inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wing corroded

n,s, hd lamp slightly dim,

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 27 May 2016 191,467 miles

N/S REAR TYRE 2-3MM ONLY

Fail 27 May 2016 191,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 176,761 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 176,761 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 161,247 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 161,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 142,024 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2-3MM ONLY

Fail 29 May 2013 142,024 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES 2-3MM ONLY

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 132,246 miles

N/S REAR TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 132,246 miles

N/S REAR TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

Fail 20 Jun 2011 102,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 102,814 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 89,434 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 76,796 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 76,796 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 65,690 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,210 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,411 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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BU52 JHY is a 2002 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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