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VE53 UTL

2004 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

196,687 mi
Last recorded196,687 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 UTL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 196,687 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 196,621 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 183,239 miles

Emissions too low to record

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 183,239 miles

Emissions too low to record

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced to rectify (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 171,197 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 160,783 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side rear and offside rear ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 149,326 miles

Front both front anti rolled bar D bush's sleeve has moved but bar is secure

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear suspension low

Fail 13 Apr 2019 149,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor will not stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front both front anti rolled bar D bush's sleeve has moved but bar is secure

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear suspension low

Pass 14 Feb 2018 137,853 miles

Engine and sills obscured by trims and under trays

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint deformed but serviceable cover cap dented (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratch from wiper arm (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 137,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Engine and sills obscured by trims and under trays

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint deformed but serviceable cover cap dented (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratch from wiper arm (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 128,471 miles

Engine and outer sills obscured by trims and under trays

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint deformed but serviceable metal cover cap (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged all four wheels have slight buckling (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minimal (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper arm starting to lightly score the screen at lower area (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 128,471 miles

Engine and outer sills obscured by trims and under trays

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint deformed but serviceable metal cover cap (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Road wheel slightly damaged all four wheels have slight buckling (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minimal (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper arm starting to lightly score the screen at lower area (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 117,719 miles

Engine, floor and sills obscured by covers

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear wheels have slight buckling

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 117,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine, floor and sills obscured by covers

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front, offside front and offside rear wheels have slight buckling

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 108,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight buckle to the nearside rear wheel

Slight buckle to the offside rear wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 108,872 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight buckle to the offside rear wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 101,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 101,116 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,652 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 91,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 76,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2011 63,817 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 47,841 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 47,807 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 42,379 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 35,988 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 29,217 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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VE53 UTL is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VE53 UTL, 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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VE53 UTL is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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