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YM53 HKT

2004 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,513 mi
Last recorded96,513 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 HKT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 96,513 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 96,504 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,019 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 89,111 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 86,328 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 85,319 miles

Batter ylight on during test but when off during emissions

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 85,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Batter ylight on during test but when off during emissions

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,382 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 80,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 80,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (on vehicle underside o/s/r) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 75,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light scratching to windscreen areas

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear to tread

Fail 4 Oct 2018 75,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light scratching to windscreen areas

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear to tread

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,449 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it.

Vehicle cut out during test

Fail 24 Apr 2017 70,449 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in it.

Vehicle cut out during test

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,306 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,577 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 55,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,738 miles

chunk out of n/s/f side wall (not showing cord)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 44,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chunk out of n/s/f side wall (not showing cord)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,191 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,764 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 25,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seat fitted to o/s/r.

O/s/r tyre outer wall deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jan 2008 21,288 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 17,173 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn to limit on inside edge

nearside rear seatbelt not tested (childseat fitted)

offside front tyre worn to limit on inside edge

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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YM53 HKT is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YM53 HKT, 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 YM53 HKT registered?

YM53 HKT is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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