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YY53 FGF

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,084 mi
Last recorded161,084 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 FGF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 161,084 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 151,783 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamp lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 138,216 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 124,223 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 124,220 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 114,796 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,604 miles

Both rear bump stops are slightly deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the inner edge and is slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the inner edge and is slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 104,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 99,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop detached from mounting

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop detached from mounting

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 97,195 miles

Both rear bump stops are deteriorated

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 97,193 miles

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

Both rear bump stops are deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 93,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,740 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,969 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 79,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 79,011 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,787 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,362 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 56,621 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 56,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 50,062 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 50,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 41,231 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,162 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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YY53 FGF is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY53 FGF, 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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YY53 FGF is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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