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AP53 KGA

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,428 mi
Last recorded84,428 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 84,428 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 84,428 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 83,485 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 82,189 miles

Handbrake cable corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 82,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake cable corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,625 miles

Both front brake back plates very corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 81,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Both front brake back plates very corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 81,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 80,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 78,942 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 78,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre small rip in side wall but not showing cords

Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Jan 2016 76,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 75,182 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 73,798 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 69,224 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,912 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,375 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 55,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 51,392 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,967 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 45,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,365 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SIDEWALL STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,123 miles

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 KGA is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AP53 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

AP53 KGA is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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