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BX52 XPF

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,786 mi
Last recorded197,786 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XPF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 197,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 197,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (18% recorded)

Pass 25 Aug 2017 188,530 miles

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% achieved

Fail 25 Aug 2017 188,520 miles

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% achieved

Pass 19 Aug 2016 177,202 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 16%

Pass 25 Aug 2015 170,518 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 162,719 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 162,704 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 153,794 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 153,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 140,916 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 140,916 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 125,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 125,913 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 103,447 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 103,447 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 90,065 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 74,195 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 74,195 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 60,353 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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BX52 XPF is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX52 XPF, 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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BX52 XPF is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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