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FA53 JCY

2004 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

165,485 mi
Last recorded165,485 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 JCY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 165,485 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 165,103 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 159,131 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

hand brake in need of adjustment only just met requirements

Fail 11 Aug 2023 159,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

hand brake in need of adjustment only just met requirements

Pass 17 Aug 2022 154,530 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 149,979 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 149,979 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 148,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 148,354 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 139,610 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 139,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 131,584 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 131,584 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 120,114 miles

Rear Slight brake imbalance

Fail 28 Jul 2017 120,107 miles

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

rear brake application uneven 52% (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 111,149 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 111,145 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 104,316 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 96,200 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 96,189 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 11 May 2013 86,481 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 77,720 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 77,642 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 67,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 57,792 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 45,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brakes show 30% imbalance

Rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,462 miles

Rear brakes show 30% imbalance

Rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2008 34,011 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,403 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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FA53 JCY is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FA53 JCY, 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 FA53 JCY registered?

FA53 JCY is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is FA53 JCY safe to buy?

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