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AX53 OWB

2004 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,248 mi
Last recorded121,248 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OWB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 121,248 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 114,889 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 114,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 108,831 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN DOWN LOW ON INNER EDGE

Fail 10 May 2016 108,831 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN DOWN LOW ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 102,871 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 102,871 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2014 99,942 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 99,942 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 99,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013

crack in screen outside swept area not obscuring drivers view.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 94,086 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

crack in screen outside swept area not obscuring drivers view.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,109 miles

both front tyres are worn to the inner edges tracking requires checking

Pass 14 Apr 2011 71,601 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 71,601 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(EPC) electronic pessure control light is on?

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,768 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,828 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 16 Apr 2008 37,470 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 37,470 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 29,791 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 29,791 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r seatbelt not checked-childseat fitted

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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AX53 OWB is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AX53 OWB, 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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AX53 OWB is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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