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YJ53 AGL

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

225,006 mi
Last recorded225,006 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 AGL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 225,006 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 225,001 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 218,914 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 218,914 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 213,783 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 209,769 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 209,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on arm (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 206,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 199,834 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 192,920 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 184,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 178,145 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 177,976 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough top suspension bearing (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 161,913 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 144,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine intake noise

Fail 22 Jan 2016 144,298 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine intake noise

exhaust heat sheild insecure at rear

Pass 21 Jan 2015 130,852 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 130,851 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 116,551 miles

N/S/R tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 116,551 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

N/S/R tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 102,633 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,598 miles

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,712 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,073 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 54,334 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 54,334 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,796 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 42,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 30,507 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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YJ53 AGL is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YJ53 AGL, 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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YJ53 AGL is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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