CarVerify

Free Car Check

DS04 XWV

2004 Audi A2

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,734 mi
Last recorded124,734 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 124,734 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 118,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 118,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed engine developed misfire whilst testing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under cover tray insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2023 117,192 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 116,098 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 116,098 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 113,646 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 113,646 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 107,815 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 107,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,663 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 102,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 96,972 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 96,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,942 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 82,149 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 82,149 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,114 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 68,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,493 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,420 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,997 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 36,024 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tyres PIRELLI 205/40 ZR 17(84W)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,437 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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
Full Audi A2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DS04 XWV is a 2004 Audi A2 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XWV, 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

How do I check the history of DS04 XWV?

You can check the full history of DS04 XWV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DS04 XWV registered?

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

Is DS04 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS04 XWV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS04 XWV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DS04 XWV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.