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FV53 YTU

2004 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,016 mi
Last recorded112,016 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 YTU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 112,016 miles

Front Brake discs pitted / corroded on inner faces

Nearside Rear Tyre worn and cracking

Rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,349 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside shoulder worn. outer sidewall cut. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside shoulder worn. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,779 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slighty worn on inner edge

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2015 90,779 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slighty worn on inner edge

e.c.u light on

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2014 85,285 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

coating lifting on front to rear and rear brake pipes

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,285 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

coating lifting on front to rear and rear brake pipes

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,400 miles

front brake discs worn/deteriorating on inner surfaces.rear brake discs deteriorating.

ns door mirror cracked.osr tyre cracked/perishing.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 78,400 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn/deteriorating on inner surfaces.rear brake discs deteriorating.

malfunction lamp on!

ns door mirror cracked.osr tyre cracked/perishing.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 72,028 miles

MIL ON! damage to ns of vehicle.

NSR tyre on limit allso bald on inner edge.both rear tyres badly cracked/perishing on walls.nsf close to limit.both fronts nearly bald on edges and badly cracked/perished [175/60*15V]

wiper smearing (BORDERLINE PASS!).

Fail 22 Mar 2012 72,028 miles

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

MIL ON! damage to ns of vehicle.

NSR tyre on limit allso bald on inner edge.both rear tyres badly cracked/perishing on walls.nsf close to limit.both fronts nearly bald on edges and badly cracked/perished [175/60*15V]

wiper smearing (BORDERLINE PASS!).

Pass 19 Mar 2011 65,216 miles

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

nsf tyre 2mm. nsr tyre 2.5mm. osf tyre worn more on inner section and nearly bald on inner edge.

rear indicators going pale. boot latch faulty [not closing properly].

service due in 100 miles according to scheduler.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 58,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

topped up oil [too low to test emissions]

Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,066 miles

topped up oil [too low to test emissions]

Fail 6 Mar 2009 51,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,262 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,608 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 44,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,706 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 35,705 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FV53 YTU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV53 YTU, 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 FV53 YTU registered?

FV53 YTU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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