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AE52 ULM

2002 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

315,060 mi
Last recorded315,060 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A4109,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 ULM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 315,060 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 315,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 311,097 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 311,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 305,200 miles

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Pass 17 Aug 2020 300,144 miles

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Pass 14 Aug 2019 294,746 miles

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Fail 14 Aug 2019 294,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Pass 6 Aug 2018 288,438 miles

general wear/play in steering/suspension

Pass 20 Jul 2017 280,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 280,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 273,714 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 268,608 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 263,150 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 263,135 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 257,890 miles

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

both rear bump stops damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2013 257,831 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear bump stops damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2012 244,413 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 244,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

front brake flexi hoses perished

rear trailing bushs starting to debond

slight misting of oil on front shock absorbers

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 225,365 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 225,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

front and rear brake hoses perished

front discs corroded

front suspension bushes perished and worn

front tyres worn on edges

front wipers smear

nearside rear tyre under inflated

rear suspension bushes perished and worn

rear tyres worn on edges

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2010 209,691 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 209,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

bonnet catch stiff

front brake discs worn

offside reg plate lamp illuminated when tapped

wiper blades smear screen

Pass 11 Sep 2009 187,350 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper blade perished

Pass 15 Aug 2008 166,729 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 150,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 150,384 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 119,748 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 ULM is a 2002 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AE52 ULM, 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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AE52 ULM is a 2002 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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