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MM53 UBB

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,629 mi
Last recorded137,629 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 UBB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 137,629 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 137,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 134,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 134,024 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 128,932 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,061 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 119,919 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 115,204 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 115,204 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 110,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 102,633 miles

Can't test rear seats/belts

Fail 1 Oct 2016 102,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Linkage dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Linkage dust covers (2.4.G.2)

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

Can't test rear seats/belts

Pass 25 Sep 2015 95,935 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 82,614 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,012 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 69,298 miles

drivers door check strap worn

Pass 11 May 2011 62,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2011 62,243 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 56,145 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 48,062 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 35,370 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,643 miles

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

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)

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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MM53 UBB is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MM53 UBB, 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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MM53 UBB is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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