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ST53 YFO

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,251 mi
Last recorded191,251 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 YFO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2021 191,251 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

e.m.w.l on

Pass 30 Jan 2020 185,299 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 179,906 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 173,180 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 167,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 159,974 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 153,073 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 144,777 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 134,920 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 117,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 103,226 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 84,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

off side rear tyre wall split but not to coards

Fail 18 Dec 2009 84,275 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake noisey

off side rear tyre wall split but not to coards

Pass 8 Jan 2009 64,264 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,387 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,665 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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ST53 YFO is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ST53 YFO, 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 ST53 YFO registered?

ST53 YFO is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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