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YL53 UCU

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,056 mi
Last recorded182,056 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 UCU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 182,056 miles

Central Lower windscreen slightly scuffed

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 182,056 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Lower windscreen slightly scuffed

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 147,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 147,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle plastic wheel arch cover is insecure (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 123,605 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 123,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 119,322 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 115,456 miles

cooling system contaminated with oil

Fail 16 Oct 2013 115,453 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cooling system contaminated with oil

Pass 16 Oct 2012 107,687 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 96,032 miles

both rear braklr discs corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2010 95,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear braklr discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 83,230 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 61,896 miles

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' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 64,534 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,073 miles

front brake discs corroading

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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YL53 UCU 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 68.8%.

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 YL53 UCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 UCU registered?

YL53 UCU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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