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HY53 GFZ

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,197 mi
Last recorded168,197 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 GFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 168,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Both road tyres are deteriorating

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 168,197 miles

Emissions not tested Suspect cambelt history and oil level is far to low (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Front Warning: steering is starting to malfunction going stiff when turning full lock, Recommend having checked and rectifyed.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Both rear road tyre pressures are low and tyres are deteriorating

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 163,565 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 163,545 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 159,695 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 157,202 miles

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

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 19 Dec 2013 150,757 miles

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 150,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 7 Dec 2012 132,819 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 132,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 117,820 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 117,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 105,117 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 86,318 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 86,318 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 66,435 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 66,435 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2007 54,633 miles

Dent in Offside front floor area

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre is out of shape and stepped in inner part of thread.

Pass 22 Dec 2007 54,633 miles

Dent in Offside front floor area

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre is out of shape and stepped in inner part of thread.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,979 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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HY53 GFZ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HY53 GFZ, 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 HY53 GFZ registered?

HY53 GFZ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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