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NC53 VRK

2004 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,419 mi
Last recorded133,419 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 VRK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 133,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 129,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 124,156 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 117,575 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 112,221 miles

Front Lower Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 112,221 miles

Front Lower Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 94,171 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 80,408 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust clamp centre sleeve corroded.

offside rear brake slight bind.

position lamp light switch partially insecure.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 79,198 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust clamp centre sleeve corroded.

offside rear brake slight bind.

position lamp light switch partially insecure.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust backbox heat shield insecure.

Fuel pipe clips front to rear deteriated and snapping away.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2013 69,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,125 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,499 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,917 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 55,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,741 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 34,269 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,248 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 17,139 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 13,302 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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NC53 VRK is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NC53 VRK, 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 NC53 VRK registered?

NC53 VRK is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 18 January 2004.

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