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GD53 UTA

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

336,204 mi
Last recorded336,204 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 UTA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 336,204 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 330,025 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 324,762 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 202,838 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield is slightly insecure.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 191,669 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 175,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 175,133 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2017 157,058 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 152,752 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 145,803 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 145,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 130,147 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 130,146 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 112,748 miles

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

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

handbrake beginning to run out of reserve travel

Pass 23 Aug 2012 97,793 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 97,793 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 81,084 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,442 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 75,400 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,652 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,898 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,769 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,780 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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GD53 UTA is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GD53 UTA, 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 GD53 UTA registered?

GD53 UTA is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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