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black smoke during acceleration
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
black smoke during acceleration
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both are slightly deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer side wall no cords visible when tested (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot perished and leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing at time of test ()
Rear both rear brakes are binding slightly
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split. joint also has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb failure (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative bulb failure (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both are slightly deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer side wall no cords visible when tested (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot perished and leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing at time of test ()
Rear both rear brakes are binding slightly
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Advise upper shock bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise rear discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Outer C/V boot has grease leaking from boot
Front Grill not very secure
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Offside and nearside rear stop lamps not working when position lamps on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Outer C/V boot has grease leaking from boot
Front Grill not very secure
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front exhaust flexi section has a slight leak
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated
Emissions not tested engine light on (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear tyre cut outer wall
Nearside Front 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)
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)
Nearside Front 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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
both front brake discs worn
both rear discs pitted
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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RL53 CXJ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 CXJ, 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 CXJ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 27 January 2004.
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