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LY53 OSK

2004 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,433 mi
Last recorded92,433 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 OSK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 92,433 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edge

Fail 6 Feb 2018

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,424 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 84,304 miles

NSR tyre tread badly stepped

front brake discs and pads worn slightly

front tyres worn out on inner edges

Fail 26 Jan 2016 84,304 miles

NSR tyre tread badly stepped

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

front brake discs and pads worn slightly

front tyres worn out on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,955 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 74,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,066 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre punctured by nail and deflating

Fail 28 Jan 2014 67,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking inbetween treads

Fail 3 Jan 2013 59,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,960 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,746 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 50,267 miles

n/s & o/s rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 19 Jan 2010 45,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat n/s & o/s rear

Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,330 miles

child seat n/s & o/s rear

Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 32,032 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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LY53 OSK is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LY53 OSK, 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 LY53 OSK registered?

LY53 OSK is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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