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AX53 OWD

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

221,694 mi
Last recorded221,694 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 OWD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 221,694 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 221,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 218,229 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 215,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 213,779 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 213,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 207,481 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 203,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 182,134 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 182,124 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 157,218 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 146,736 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 138,861 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to sill plastic covering

Fail 7 Mar 2016 138,861 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to sill plastic covering

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 132,718 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 27 Feb 2014 125,322 miles

offside rear tyre severely cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 26 Feb 2014 125,322 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre severely cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 114,890 miles

nearside rear tyre severely cracked on inner sidewall and damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Feb 2013 114,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre severely cracked on inner sidewall and damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2012 106,062 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Dec 2010 101,754 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 101,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 96,915 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 94,222 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 87,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 80,681 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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AX53 OWD is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel 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 AX53 OWD, 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 AX53 OWD registered?

AX53 OWD is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is AX53 OWD safe to buy?

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