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BV52 BNB

2002 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,463 mi
Last recorded140,463 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 BNB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2020 140,463 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction does not illuminate (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside handbrake cable fixing broken but cable still secured in other fixings

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear wiper inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 130,133 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside upper links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 124,486 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 124,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 117,097 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 108,824 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 100,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,978 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,581 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

rear tyres feathering on inner edges

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2012 74,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

rear tyres feathering on inner edges

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,733 miles

full underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,468 miles

both front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

under sheilds preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2009 50,772 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Jul 2009 50,772 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

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

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,023 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 43,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 31,407 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,807 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 BNB is a 2002 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BNB, 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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BV52 BNB is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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