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YY53 UBC

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,807 mi
Last recorded136,807 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 136,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 136,804 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged BADLY MISSHAPEN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 131,722 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 127,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 121,465 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 114,253 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 108,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 103,248 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,268 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front washer jets require adjustment but still provide sufficient liquid to clear screen

Front wiper blade smears slightly but still provides adequate view

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 98,265 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Due to poor beam image (1.8.A.1c)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front washer jets require adjustment but still provide sufficient liquid to clear screen

Front wiper blade smears slightly but still provides adequate view

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,095 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Handbrake cable swallon around support

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern only just visible (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front shock boots disintergrating, both sides.

offside rear tyre slightly stepped.

v belt cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,018 miles

right headlight glass stained,drivers seat belt not fully retracting.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 73,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

right headlight glass stained,drivers seat belt not fully retracting.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,574 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nsr tyre perished

osf brake back plate deteriorated

osr tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise petrol flap only opening from inside of boot area

advise wheel rims distorted

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,325 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,979 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 45,090 miles

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Fail 30 Dec 2009 54,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Dec 2008 39,016 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 38,948 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 32,236 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 25,846 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 UBC is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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