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SP53 HZA

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,468 mi
Last recorded118,468 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 HZA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 118,468 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 103,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished between tread on inner circumference . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe on rear axle corroded under plastic coating . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 103,438 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread groove around circumference . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe on axle corroded under plastic coating . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Washer jet is aimed over roof .

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 96,635 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot has oil on (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting perish - no cords shown

Pass 12 Nov 2020 94,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper to rear axle beam slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 92,463 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 88,345 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 83,754 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 79,474 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 76,117 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,940 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,010 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,203 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,895 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,660 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 46,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,759 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,184 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,515 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,943 miles

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

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

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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SP53 HZA is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SP53 HZA, 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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SP53 HZA is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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