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BX52 XPV

2002 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,424 mi
Last recorded196,424 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 XPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 196,424 miles

All wheels have a slightly distorted bead rim

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

Front suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any movement

Rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 187,246 miles

slight play o/s/f/f lower swivel

Fail 12 Nov 2013 187,242 miles

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

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

slight play o/s/f/f lower swivel

Pass 16 Nov 2012 169,734 miles

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

engine damp

slight play in rack

small dents on rims

Fail 16 Nov 2012 169,731 miles

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

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

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

engine damp

slight play in rack

small dents on rims

Pass 6 Dec 2011 158,032 miles

damage to nearside rear wing

steering rack stiff to operate manually

Fail 5 Dec 2011 158,031 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage to nearside rear wing

steering rack stiff to operate manually

Fail 16 Oct 2010 151,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs wearing

Pass 16 Oct 2010 151,327 miles

front discs wearing

Pass 27 Oct 2009 139,577 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 124,747 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 100,798 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 93,613 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 93,394 miles

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

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

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

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 XPV is a 2002 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XPV, 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 BX52 XPV registered?

BX52 XPV is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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