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PN52 ECC

2002 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

196,515 mi
Last recorded196,515 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 ECC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 196,515 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 196,509 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour blue smoke (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 186,520 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriated.

Handbrake only just met requirement.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 189,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm of front two lower arms. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear bump stops deteriated.

Handbrake only just met requirement.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 173,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 173,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing slightly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2015 161,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wiper rubber split

Pass 23 Jan 2015 161,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wiper rubber split

Pass 29 Nov 2013 148,385 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear number plate bulbs dim

Pass 30 Nov 2012 137,581 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 137,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 125,729 miles

Drivers sun visor clip missing but sun visor is in stowed position at time of test.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 114,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 114,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 104,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 104,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 91,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 91,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 79,821 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 79,821 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 78,000 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 78,000 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 63,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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PN52 ECC is a 2002 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PN52 ECC, 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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PN52 ECC is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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