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AD53 TSU

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,533 mi
Last recorded170,533 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 TSU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 170,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine undertray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 163,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated/polish

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Nov 2019 133,749 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 133,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 132,533 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

grill release cable seized/dose not affect bonnet security

park brake effort just met

under trays/engine cover/sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2017 115,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover/sill covers/under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,573 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,244 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,923 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 84,511 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 27 Nov 2013 84,511 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 6 Dec 2012 79,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 79,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 75,013 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 71,228 miles

turbocharger noisey

Fail 26 Nov 2009 66,601 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers perishing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,601 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers perishing.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 58,295 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 50,083 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 39,752 miles

all 4 brake discs coroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 TSU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TSU, 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 TSU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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