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OE53 YZU

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

160,192 mi
Last recorded160,192 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 YZU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 160,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 156,303 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip\crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 152,181 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 152,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 149,117 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 144,971 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 144,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 140,147 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 136,461 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 133,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 131,130 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 129,313 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 126,617 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 123,062 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 119,567 miles

advise n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Nov 2012 109,303 miles

advise front tyres wearing to inner edges

Fail 10 Nov 2012 109,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,471 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 89,468 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

o/s/r tyre worn uneaven on inner edge

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to n/s/f sidewall

Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,789 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 70,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2008 56,135 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 43,001 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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OE53 YZU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OE53 YZU, 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 OE53 YZU registered?

OE53 YZU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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