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DF53 ZPW

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

212,557 mi
Last recorded212,557 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ZPW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 212,557 miles

Engine Management Lamp Illuminated

Engine Oil Leak

Front shock Top Mount Bearings Noisy/Rough

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Caliper Handbrake Leaver Not Returning To Stop

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 203,552 miles

Engine Management Lamp Illuminated

Engine oil Leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 194,084 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 194,061 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 178,309 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 178,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 162,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 178,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2012 178,679 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2011 161,831 miles

Condensation in o/s/f headlamp

Corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Cuts in inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre (not showing cords)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Some play in steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2011 161,831 miles

Condensation in o/s/f headlamp

Corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Cuts in inner sidewall of o/s/r tyre (not showing cords)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Some play in steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2010 140,303 miles

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop perished

o/s/r tyre slightly destorted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 118,436 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight deterioration to front number plate.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 93,130 miles

Condensation in n/s headlamp.

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 93,130 miles

Condensation in n/s headlamp.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,138 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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DF53 ZPW is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF53 ZPW, 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 DF53 ZPW registered?

DF53 ZPW is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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