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VA53 UEM

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,613 mi
Last recorded150,613 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 UEM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 150,613 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 150,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 142,968 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 142,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 138,177 miles

engine undertray broken

Pass 6 Nov 2020 134,079 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 134,079 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 128,789 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 122,705 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 113,174 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 109,921 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 109,921 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,856 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 101,856 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,160 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,908 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,930 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,297 miles

front discs slightly lipped and corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2010 57,397 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,966 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,639 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,327 miles

Offside Front 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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VA53 UEM is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VA53 UEM, 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 VA53 UEM registered?

VA53 UEM is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is VA53 UEM safe to buy?

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