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AE52 RDU

2002 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,159 mi
Last recorded181,159 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 RDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 181,159 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 178,142 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 169,603 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 159,843 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 151,628 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)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 31 Jan 2012 151,628 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 19 Nov 2010 129,426 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 129,476 miles

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

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

air bag light on

front brake pads 70% worn

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2009 116,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inside edges

underside of vehicle not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2008 106,058 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 97,837 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 78,531 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 64,783 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 64,783 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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AE52 RDU is a 2002 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE52 RDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 RDU registered?

AE52 RDU is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is AE52 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 RDU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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