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PO52 FJZ

2002 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

209,015 mi
Last recorded209,015 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 FJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 209,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 209,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 202,198 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded along with central exhaust system has slight corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 195,700 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2018 195,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central exhaust clamp corroded deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2018 195,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2016 191,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 185,776 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 185,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to open boot

Pass 3 Nov 2014 175,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Fail 27 Oct 2014 175,348 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 160,050 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 144,398 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 133,199 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 133,199 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 117,641 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 101,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 83,114 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 64,572 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 64,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,767 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 42,056 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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PO52 FJZ is a 2002 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PO52 FJZ, 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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PO52 FJZ is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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