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PL53 WHR

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,326 mi
Last recorded182,326 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 WHR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 182,326 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 182,326 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 176,509 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 176,509 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2024 169,350 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 158,438 miles

outer wall damaged o/s/f tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2023 158,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake effort low o/s

outer wall damaged o/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2022 151,482 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 151,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 145,363 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 138,620 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 138,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 130,626 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 121,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 112,163 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 112,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,594 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 102,594 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 92,903 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 83,088 miles

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

cover insecure n/s/r shocka

cover insecure o/s/r shocka

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2013 75,648 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 75,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,156 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 67,156 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 59,075 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 48,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2009 39,864 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,633 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,701 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 23,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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PL53 WHR is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PL53 WHR, 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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PL53 WHR is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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