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GL53 LGX

2004 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,783 mi
Last recorded80,783 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 LGX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm also split multiple times on inner sidewall almost to cords, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside heavily corroded, also juddering almost to excess, recommend further inspection/replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 80,783 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm also split multiple times on inner sidewall almost to cords, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside heavily corroded, also juddering almost to excess, recommend further inspection/replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,151 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s and o/s rear discs corroded

n/s front wheel slightly damaged

Fail 29 May 2018 69,151 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s and o/s rear discs corroded

n/s front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2017 52,572 miles

n/s and o/s rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 51,884 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroding slight fluctuation

front brake pads worn

Fail 15 Apr 2016 51,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroding slight fluctuation

front brake pads worn

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,154 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 48,140 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front and rear tyres splitting on inner walls but not down to cord

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 39,672 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,260 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 31,648 miles

all tyres cracks in side walls

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2010 28,233 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 28,233 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,786 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,909 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,904 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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GL53 LGX is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL53 LGX, 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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GL53 LGX is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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