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HD53 OVB

2004 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,382 mi
Last recorded128,382 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 OVB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 128,382 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 127,971 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 124,240 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 124,132 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower Wishbone, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 123,124 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 123,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

OSR brake disc badly corroded, handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2020 121,216 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 121,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 118,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 116,130 miles

Nearside front and offside front macpherson strut top mountings stiff causing coil springs to clonk between steering locks

Nearside front and offside front tyres have slight splits/cuts to sidewalls

Parking brake lever stiff to apply fully

Fail 24 Apr 2018 116,126 miles

Stop lamp not working All brake lights not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front and offside front brake discs slightly worn/corroded/pitted

Nearside front and offside front macpherson strut top mountings stiff causing coil springs to clonk between steering locks

Nearside front and offside front tyres have slight splits/cuts to sidewalls

Parking brake lever stiff to apply fully

Pass 2 May 2017 113,996 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 113,991 miles

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

Stop lamp not working All stop lamps not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 111,923 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 111,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 109,622 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 109,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2014 104,526 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2013 92,470 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Sep 2012 76,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,043 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,210 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 56,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,675 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,075 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,192 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,767 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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HD53 OVB is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HD53 OVB, 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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HD53 OVB is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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