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BT53 VNE

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,120 mi
Last recorded126,120 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VNE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 126,120 miles

Both front floor pans badly distorted

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 126,818 miles

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

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

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

Both front floor pans badly distorted

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 119,275 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 109,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s + o/s front floor signs of damage

Fail 12 Sep 2023 109,176 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s + o/s front floor signs of damage

Pass 8 Sep 2022 104,992 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 97,086 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 96,661 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,393 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 96,153 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 96,153 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible faded (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 95,284 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner and outer tread

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

Offside Rear tyre is starting to wear uneven on the inner tread

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

wiper blade

Pass 15 Apr 2016 94,484 miles

wiper blade

Pass 5 Feb 2015 93,590 miles

Dipstick broken.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 92,811 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,356 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 91,807 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 91,807 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 87,761 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 87,760 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 76,843 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 76,843 miles

Nearside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 60,039 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,496 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroading

front wiper smears

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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BT53 VNE is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BT53 VNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 VNE registered?

BT53 VNE is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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