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YR04 YLU

2004 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,467 mi
Last recorded156,467 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 YLU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 156,467 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))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 156,467 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 149,844 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 140,806 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 136,454 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 131,505 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 124,928 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 124,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 21 May 2015 118,881 miles

N/S/R lamp damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 118,881 miles

N/S/R lamp damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2015 118,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/R lamp damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2014 110,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 102,071 miles

eml light on

Fail 8 Apr 2013 102,071 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eml light on

Pass 19 Mar 2012 94,932 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 94,932 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,471 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 82,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 67,959 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 53,232 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,232 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,106 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,923 miles

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

both rear tyres mishaped inner edges

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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YR04 YLU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YR04 YLU, 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 YR04 YLU registered?

YR04 YLU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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