MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Reinforcements visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Reinforcements visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Wiper smearing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Bent (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S have slight play ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre sidewall has cuts
exhaust heatshield at rear loose
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre sidewall has cuts
exhaust heatshield at rear loose
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting (2.4.A.3)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
emissions to clean to register
offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs coroded on the braking surface
Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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R16 AEC is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel 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 R16 AEC, 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 R16 AEC registered?
R16 AEC is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2004.
Is R16 AEC safe to buy?
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