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AD53 DYJ

2004 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,759 mi
Last recorded144,759 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 144,759 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 135,083 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 131,953 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 131,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 123,568 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 123,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front pads and discs corroded inside.

Nearside washer jet not hitting screen.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front wheel arch liner rubbing on ABS wiring.

Poor repair to offside front brake caliper.

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 120,860 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 120,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 111,032 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 111,028 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 99,821 miles

nearside front tyre has slight flat spot, nearside rear tyre has slight flat spot

Fail 3 Feb 2011 99,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has slight flat spot, nearside rear tyre has slight flat spot

Pass 2 Jan 2010 97,666 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2008 89,189 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 75,313 miles

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

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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AD53 DYJ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 82,862 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 A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 DYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD53 DYJ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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