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OW53 AXZ

2004 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,893 mi
Last recorded124,893 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 AXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 124,893 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 124,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 120,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 116,985 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 14 Jun 2022 114,321 miles

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

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))

nearside front top mount worn

Fail 14 Jun 2022 114,321 miles

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))

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

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

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))

nearside front top mount worn

Pass 28 Jun 2021 110,969 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 24 Jun 2020 108,599 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 108,599 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 105,777 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2018 100,992 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 100,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake pipe/caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 96,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 92,286 miles

nearside and offside rear handbrake performance only just met at 18%

Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,494 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 80,739 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall is perished

Pass 15 Jul 2013 74,373 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,666 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,520 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,396 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 47,077 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,305 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges..

Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,176 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,469 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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OW53 AXZ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OW53 AXZ, 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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What year was OW53 AXZ registered?

OW53 AXZ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is OW53 AXZ safe to buy?

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