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EG53 HSD

2004 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,158 mi
Last recorded121,158 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 HSD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 121,158 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower rubbers splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 112,360 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 98,086 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 98,086 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 89,529 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 87,406 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 70,461 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 70,461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 56,342 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 56,342 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 54,175 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 54,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,270 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,846 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 48,846 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,217 miles

both rear tyres have perishing

Fail 9 Oct 2013 47,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres have perishing

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,335 miles

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)

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs are corroded and pitted advise replacement

Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,810 miles

Both front discs going rusty

Both front tyres tread cracking

Both rear discs going rusty

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)

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside of engine bay due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,475 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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)

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside of engine bay due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,096 miles

both front tyres worn on raised shoulders and perishing in tread

nail in o/s/r tyre

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,759 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,998 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,373 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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EG53 HSD is a 2004 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EG53 HSD, 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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EG53 HSD is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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