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DS04 XWH

2004 Audi A2

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,807 mi
Last recorded68,807 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 XWH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 68,807 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 68,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2024 66,772 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 64,843 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 64,842 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Clamp Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Clamp Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,758 miles

Different size wheels fitted on front compared to rear

Pass 18 Jan 2021 59,927 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 57,836 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 57,835 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 53,980 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,176 miles

Engine management light on on dash

Offside front arch liner slightly loose

Fail 12 Jan 2018 50,176 miles

Engine management light on on dash

Offside front arch liner slightly loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,223 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,842 miles

different size tyres fitted to rear than front

Fail 7 May 2014 36,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2014 36,392 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 33,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 33,085 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,594 miles

change of wheel on rear.all wheels do not match

Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,611 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,665 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,537 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 18,613 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 15,505 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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DS04 XWH is a 2004 Audi A2 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DS04 XWH, 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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DS04 XWH is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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