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RL53 BRX

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,388 mi
Last recorded88,388 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 BRX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 78,437 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 78,435 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2016 64,264 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 64,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,824 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 61,824 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,241 miles

Damage to nearside of car.

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

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

Offside rear tyre wearing o inside edge.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 52,452 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,452 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,966 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 47,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,718 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,652 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 37,551 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 32,163 miles

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 32,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 22,575 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 BRX is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RL53 BRX, 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 BRX is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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