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BV52 BLF

2002 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

139,528 mi
Last recorded139,528 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 BLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 139,528 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 139,528 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 136,936 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 136,895 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 133,763 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 133,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2023 130,614 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 130,564 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 126,636 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 126,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 122,117 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 122,116 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 118,009 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 118,008 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 112,542 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 112,541 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 107,124 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 107,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 101,663 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,915 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,653 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,508 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,163 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 79,129 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,567 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,335 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 67,335 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,050 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,974 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 54,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,488 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,413 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,507 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 36,491 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 27,765 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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BV52 BLF is a 2002 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 BV52 BLF, 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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What year was BV52 BLF registered?

BV52 BLF is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is BV52 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 BLF shows 35 tests with a 62.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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