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YY53 NLZ

2004 Audi A2

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,266 mi
Last recorded56,266 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 NLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,266 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 56,255 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure rubber bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f top suspension mount stiff in operation

Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,290 miles

excessive travel on handbrake lever

rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 14 Aug 2017 55,276 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Electrical wiring insecure both sides Anti-lock braking system wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/40/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 55,196 miles

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear discs pitted

Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,873 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,651 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 50,081 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 50,078 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

front wheel track may be out

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,432 miles

eml light indicates fault

Fail 31 Jan 2011 40,432 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light indicates fault

Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,210 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,574 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,125 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,942 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 NLZ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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