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BU52 OWR

2002 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,479 mi
Last recorded149,479 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 OWR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 149,479 miles

exhaust blow

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

oil leak

play o/s/f drop link

Pass 20 Feb 2018 143,304 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2018 143,304 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 136,239 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

fuel cap seal starting to split

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2017 136,239 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Oil leak diff ()

fuel cap seal starting to split

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 129,557 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 129,557 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 123,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to crack

n/s head light beam slightly dim

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2014 122,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 15 Sep 2014 122,634 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 18 Feb 2013 108,988 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 99,606 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 99,606 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 90,759 miles

near side front tyre has slight scuffing to outer side wall

Fail 1 Nov 2010 90,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

near side front tyre has slight scuffing to outer side wall

Pass 27 Oct 2009 79,772 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 75,998 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 75,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 66,327 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,592 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 47,532 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 OWR is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OWR, 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 OWR is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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