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BU52 OWC

2002 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,017 mi
Last recorded178,017 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 OWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 178,017 miles

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

n/s h/light sighty dull

o/s h/brake needs attension

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2014 171,020 miles

both front tyres close to limit

o/s h/brake requires attension

o/s h/light slighty dull

Fail 9 Aug 2014 171,020 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

o/s h/brake requires attension

o/s h/light slighty dull

Pass 17 Aug 2013 156,800 miles

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

engine warning light on

n/s h/brake requires attension soon

Pass 24 Aug 2012 137,574 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 137,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 117,000 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 116,940 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 94,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 94,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 89,230 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,225 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 72,225 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 68,144 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,695 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 54,614 miles

Offside rear tyre 215/55/16

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 OWC is a 2002 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 OWC registered?

BU52 OWC is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 OWC safe to buy?

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