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YY53 YJM

2004 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

120,096 mi
Last recorded120,096 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 YJM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 120,096 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 118,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 118,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 116,511 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 114,660 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 112,024 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 110,741 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 110,316 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 107,750 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 92,197 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly grabbing

Fail 4 Nov 2015 92,197 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake slightly grabbing

Pass 4 Nov 2014 86,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on

Fail 4 Nov 2014 86,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine managment light on

Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,901 miles

stearing light on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,932 miles

both rear tyres close to inner trims

stearing slightly stiff

Fail 17 Oct 2011 67,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres close to inner trims

stearing slightly stiff

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,406 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 58,406 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 42,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,735 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,843 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 31,671 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,873 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 22,873 miles

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

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

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 YJM is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YJM, 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 YY53 YJM registered?

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

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