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GK53 GUH

2004 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,921 mi
Last recorded112,921 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 GUH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 112,921 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 112,874 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,921 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 105,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 105,767 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,255 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 97,245 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,067 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

engine management light on

n/s/r bump stop/ dust cover insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2015 86,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

n/s/r bump stop/ dust cover insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,475 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,335 miles

eml on.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 75,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,730 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,807 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 60,755 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 60,755 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 48,544 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 48,544 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 38,738 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 23,366 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 23,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GK53 GUH is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GK53 GUH, 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 GK53 GUH registered?

GK53 GUH is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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