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CP53 YEJ

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

117,128 mi
Last recorded117,128 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 YEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 117,128 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 113,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 113,792 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog light damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 113,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil behind n/s rack gaiter, would advice further investigation

Pass 29 Jan 2024 110,227 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 106,133 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 106,133 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 103,288 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 103,288 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 102,452 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 102,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,835 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 101,835 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted in test. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 100,111 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate is missing

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

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

Offside Front Brake back plate is corroded

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 100,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate is missing

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

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

Offside Front Brake back plate is corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 98,173 miles

Engine cover and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 95,909 miles

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

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

engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscure some components

Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,719 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 93,719 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 89,146 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 89,146 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Slight bind from nearside rear wheel

Pass 31 Jan 2014 83,831 miles

Both front tyres are bald on inner edges

Both rear suspension bump stops in very poor condition

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

Nearside front shock absorber top bearing is worn

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,121 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are in very poor condition

Front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside front brake pad warning wires are broken

Rear tyres are bald on inner edges

Fail 14 Feb 2013 79,121 miles

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

Front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside front brake pad warning wires are broken

Rear tyres are bald on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,240 miles

Both rear tyres worn on innner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2012 75,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres worn on innner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f inner cv gaiter not mounted to its housing

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2010 65,878 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,200 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 56,828 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 56,828 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,895 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 39,895 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CP53 YEJ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 CP53 YEJ, 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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CP53 YEJ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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