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YC04 NLN

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,800 mi
Last recorded166,800 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 NLN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 166,800 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 161,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 157,774 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 154,143 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2019 142,610 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 134,944 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 125,244 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 92,256 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,778 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,522 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 76,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,368 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 66,368 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 66,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,273 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,431 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 59,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

REAR BRAK DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,772 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,294 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,958 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 40,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,355 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,832 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 27,798 miles

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)

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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YC04 NLN is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC04 NLN, 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 YC04 NLN registered?

YC04 NLN is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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