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GP53 LMU

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,097 mi
Last recorded98,097 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 LMU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 98,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 97,902 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 97,892 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 97,745 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake discs corroded

both front lower suspension arms corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,505 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 96,522 miles

both front shockers damp

o/s washer jet inop but still clearing screen

rear indercators slightly white

Fail 20 Nov 2014 96,522 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

both front shockers damp

o/s washer jet inop but still clearing screen

rear indercators slightly white

Pass 8 Oct 2013 94,439 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 94,047 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bad oil leak present from engine

Pass 31 Aug 2012 91,306 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,568 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside head light damp inside but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,513 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inside edge

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front and offside rear wheel rim slightly bent

Pass 22 May 2009 63,295 miles

nearside front wheel inner rim slightly distorted

nearside rear bump stop broken

offside rear bump stop broken

wiper starting to smear

Fail 21 May 2009 63,295 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front wheel inner rim slightly distorted

nearside rear bump stop broken

offside rear bump stop broken

wiper starting to smear

Pass 30 May 2008 56,423 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,751 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 48,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front position lamp slightly dim.

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

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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GP53 LMU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GP53 LMU, 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 GP53 LMU registered?

GP53 LMU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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