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BU52 YGL

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

287,343 mi
Last recorded287,343 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 287,343 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 281,964 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 275,451 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 265,500 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 252,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 236,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear support bush ? (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 214,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full i inspection of an adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2014 194,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 194,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 176,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front upper suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2013 176,839 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front upper suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2012 155,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished

both front upper suspenion arms inner bushes deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight movement in pedal box

Fail 10 Oct 2012 155,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished

both front upper suspenion arms inner bushes deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

slight movement in pedal box

Pass 19 Oct 2011 128,623 miles

rear brake discs worn

unable to fully check outer sills and underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2011 128,623 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs worn

unable to fully check outer sills and underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2010 101,127 miles

sump under cover insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2009 88,110 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 88,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 79,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2008 79,632 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2007 68,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 59,358 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 YGL is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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