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AP53 FTV

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,255 mi
Last recorded168,255 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FTV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 168,255 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 155,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 143,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 133,182 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 126,529 miles

hand brake operation slightly notchy

Pass 8 Jan 2013 120,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 112,843 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre edges split/poor.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 112,799 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre edges split/poor.

Pass 31 Dec 2010 103,795 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 103,793 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 87,620 miles

front anti roll bar slightly deteraioted

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,323 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2008 52,824 miles

off side front anti roll bar bush worn

Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,228 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 35,228 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AP53 FTV is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AP53 FTV, 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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What year was AP53 FTV registered?

AP53 FTV is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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