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RE52 RAU

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,715 mi
Last recorded192,715 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 RAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 192,715 miles

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 9 Nov 2019 189,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits & smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 179,156 miles

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

steering slightly stiff

transmission oil leaks

Fail 8 Nov 2018 179,156 miles

Headlamp aim too low WON'T ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

steering slightly stiff

transmission oil leaks

Pass 3 Nov 2017 165,661 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 165,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front front (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 155,097 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 155,097 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 148,173 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 148,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 140,976 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 131,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 121,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 111,785 miles

engine pan and floor pans fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2010 100,466 miles

engine pan and floor pans fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2009 89,914 miles

see checklist 109475

Pass 22 Sep 2008 78,843 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,056 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,562 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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RE52 RAU is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE52 RAU, 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 RE52 RAU registered?

RE52 RAU is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is RE52 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 RAU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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