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OU53 LKC

2004 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,741 mi
Last recorded98,741 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 LKC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 98,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 98,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 93,678 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 93,541 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated unable to access fuel cap (7.2.4c)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s rear (3.5.1k)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s front tyre inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 87,603 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 80,766 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 76,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise damage on windscreen,but not restricting view.

advise offside and nearside rear shockabsorber plastic dust covers insecure.

advise sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of sills.

advise slight seepage of grease from offside front outer c.v boot.

advise slight surface cracking on nearside front offside front and nearside rear tyre treads.

Pass 14 May 2013 72,727 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside and nearside rear wheel rims slightly distorted.

Fail 7 May 2013 72,676 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside and nearside rear wheel rims slightly distorted.

Pass 8 May 2012 67,981 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 67,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 65,525 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,542 miles

Rear discs corroded.

Tyre sidewalls cracking.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 56,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear discs corroded.

Tyre sidewalls cracking.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,760 miles

vt32 issued

Fail 7 Mar 2007 34,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

damage to nearside outer sill cover area

engine lamp illuminated in car

nearside front wheel damaged slightly

offside front and nearside rear tyres cut on sidewalls

oil looks dirty

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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OU53 LKC is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OU53 LKC, 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 OU53 LKC registered?

OU53 LKC is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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