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DN53 VLH

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

162,389 mi
Last recorded162,389 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 VLH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 162,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished and splitting

general minor oil leaks

Fail 2 Aug 2024 162,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perished and splitting

exhaust heat shield insecure

general minor oil leaks

Pass 20 May 2023 157,980 miles

Both parking brake cables outer casings deteriorated

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Jump leads acting as earthing for engine

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 157,979 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leakage and no brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both parking brake cables outer casings deteriorated

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Jump leads acting as earthing for engine

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 150,324 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard lights do work, but been advised to remove fuse after test, as there is an electrical issue with vehicle that flattens the battery.

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

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

Nearside Parking brake cable exterior casing corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 150,324 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard lights do work, but been advised to remove fuse after test, as there is an electrical issue with vehicle that flattens the battery.

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

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

Nearside Parking brake cable exterior casing corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 138,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Flexi pipe) Temp repair carried out (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake cable exterior casing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 138,945 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Green in colour (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak at flexi (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake cable exterior casing corroded

Nearside Parking brake performance lower than Offside (R.B.Test)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 126,979 miles

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

Hanger on rear silencer broken way

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 126,979 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Hanger on rear silencer broken way

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 117,464 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 110,907 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 106,096 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 101,020 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 95,587 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,007 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,036 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 77,919 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,492 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,245 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 58,523 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 52,339 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,456 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 33,748 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 VLH is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VLH, 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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DN53 VLH is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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