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BT53 FRR

2004 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,549 mi
Last recorded129,549 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FRR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 129,549 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 129,544 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,667 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F & O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 122,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F & O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 121,713 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 115,188 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has a sidewall cut and an uneven inner wear

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 115,188 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has a sidewall cut and an uneven inner wear

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,041 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 100,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 100,851 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,228 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,364 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,272 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 58,712 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 42,828 miles

Slight play to anti-roll bar to chassis bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2007 30,511 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 30,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face advise replacement

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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BT53 FRR is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT53 FRR, 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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BT53 FRR is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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