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BL53 TZR

2004 Audi A2

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,794 mi
Last recorded120,794 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 TZR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 120,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 120,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 118,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 118,674 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 118,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 116,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tires (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 109,771 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

hand brake lever handle split

Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,336 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 89,859 miles

Front wiper poor

Nearside rear seat has child seat present, unable to fully check adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2016 89,857 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Front wiper poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON limit of 1.6mm (205/45 16) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear seat has child seat present, unable to fully check adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,219 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,675 miles

Centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside rear seat has child seat present, unable to fully check adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2013 69,881 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 54,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 43,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,806 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 32,164 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,071 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,142 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 19,156 miles

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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BL53 TZR is a 2004 Audi A2 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BL53 TZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 TZR registered?

BL53 TZR is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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