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DN53 ULH

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

181,628 mi
Last recorded181,628 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 ULH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 181,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2024 169,803 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 157,688 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 148,117 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 148,117 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 141,363 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 132,517 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 126,299 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 126,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 118,381 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 112,446 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 106,130 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 96,597 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,595 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 88,595 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,802 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 77,229 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 67,095 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,127 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,355 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 28,526 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,592 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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DN53 ULH is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DN53 ULH, 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 DN53 ULH registered?

DN53 ULH is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is DN53 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 ULH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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