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KB53 UEM

2004 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,035 mi
Last recorded158,035 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 UEM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 158,035 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 158,034 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 150,304 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 150,303 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 143,279 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 141,213 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 141,156 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 132,072 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 132,035 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 124,737 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 124,737 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 115,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 106,968 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 99,143 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 91,291 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 91,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,677 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 62,844 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,583 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 40,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,568 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,312 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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KB53 UEM is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KB53 UEM, 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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KB53 UEM is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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