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RL53 ASO

2004 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,711 mi
Last recorded126,711 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 ASO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 126,711 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule close to excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2019 126,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule close to excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2018 122,486 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 120,014 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamps corroded

fuel catch faulty

slight exhaust leak from manifold

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 117,241 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just passable (7.1.2)

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

drivers door hinge slightly loose

fuel cap opens from in boot

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 117,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just passable (7.1.2)

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

drivers door hinge slightly loose

fuel cap opens from in boot

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 113,814 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust weak and slight leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 107,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n\s rear tyre feathered

Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,776 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 85,657 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs heavily rusted.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,511 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 74,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,601 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,220 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn slightly out of shape

windscreen lightly chipped

Fail 22 Dec 2008 53,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly worn out of shape

windsceen lightly chipped

Fail 2 Jan 2008 41,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,135 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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RL53 ASO is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RL53 ASO, 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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RL53 ASO is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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