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DF53 ZSK

2004 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,642 mi
Last recorded173,642 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ZSK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 173,642 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 173,576 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 171,463 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 171,463 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 166,943 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 161,234 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 161,186 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 156,477 miles

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

child seats fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 150,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 145,520 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 145,516 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 141,582 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 129,218 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light 'on'

o/s/r tyre worn 'out of shape'

Fail 29 Dec 2011 129,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre worn 'out of shape'

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light 'on'

Pass 31 Dec 2010 100,576 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 100,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear park brake has slightly low effort

rear brake discs are in poor conditon and have formed a large rusty lip

Pass 18 Dec 2009 80,643 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 61,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 47,259 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 32,332 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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DF53 ZSK is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZSK, 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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DF53 ZSK is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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