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AD53 DXL

2004 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,541 mi
Last recorded131,541 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DXL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 131,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shied loose

Fail 8 Nov 2025 131,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shied loose

Pass 6 Nov 2024 126,729 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 121,700 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 113,937 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))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 106,739 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front wipers are smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2020 94,839 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to fuel filter

Pass 1 Nov 2019 88,967 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 88,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

trims and covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 80,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 71,242 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some metal under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

covers and trims fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,391 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 64,609 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 19 May 2016 64,604 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,902 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,892 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres light cracks

nearside front fog light damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,450 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,589 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light corrsion on rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jul 2011 36,463 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 32,995 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,302 miles

ADVISE : BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING AND TREAD DEPTHS WEARING LOW.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON OUTER WALL AND TREAD DEPTH WEARING LOW.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,345 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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AD53 DXL is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AD53 DXL, 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 AD53 DXL registered?

AD53 DXL is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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