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PJ52 UPW

2002 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

153,805 mi
Last recorded153,805 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 UPW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 153,805 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 153,804 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 152,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wiper has a slight smear

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 141,243 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 141,243 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 138,373 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust box outer shell corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 138,373 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

centre exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 134,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 134,432 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 132,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch defective

slight play found in o/s/f wheel

Fail 2 Dec 2013 132,706 miles

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

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch defective

slight play found in o/s/f wheel

Pass 21 Dec 2012 129,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 21 Dec 2012 129,949 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 22 Dec 2011 124,035 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2011 124,035 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2010 113,559 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2010 113,559 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2009 103,340 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 103,340 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 94,897 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 94,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 83,619 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 83,619 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 73,013 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 59,983 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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PJ52 UPW is a 2002 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 PJ52 UPW, 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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PJ52 UPW is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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