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RF52 XPW

2002 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,958 mi
Last recorded142,958 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 XPW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 142,958 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 142,958 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 132,974 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 132,967 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 122,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake disc poor condition

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2014 122,049 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake disc poor condition

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2013 112,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake disc poor condition

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2013 112,136 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake disc poor condition

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2012 102,809 miles

n/s/f brake disc poor condition

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2012 102,800 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc poor condition

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2011 96,461 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,395 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 91,850 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 91,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 88,611 miles

Airbag light and possibly tractioncontrol lights on dashboard

Offside front flexi very slightly perished

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit 2mm 205/55/16

Fail 6 Jan 2009 88,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Airbag light and possibly tractioncontrol lights on dashboard

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front flexi very slightly perished

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit 2mm 205/55/16

Pass 31 Jan 2008 83,613 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 74,155 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 74,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RF52 XPW is a 2002 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 RF52 XPW, 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 RF52 XPW registered?

RF52 XPW is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is RF52 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 XPW shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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