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RL53 CXJ

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

205,089 mi
Last recorded205,089 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 CXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 205,089 miles

black smoke during acceleration

Fail 6 Mar 2026 205,088 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

black smoke during acceleration

Pass 12 Mar 2025 204,112 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 204,112 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 200,891 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both are slightly deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer side wall no cords visible when tested (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot perished and leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing at time of test ()

Rear both rear brakes are binding slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2024 200,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split. joint also has slight play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb failure (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative bulb failure (4.1.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both are slightly deteriorated and cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer side wall no cords visible when tested (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot perished and leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing at time of test ()

Rear both rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2023 196,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Advise upper shock bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise rear discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 190,278 miles

Central Front Outer C/V boot has grease leaking from boot

Front Grill not very secure

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 190,277 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Offside and nearside rear stop lamps not working when position lamps on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Outer C/V boot has grease leaking from boot

Front Grill not very secure

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 184,289 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 177,103 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 165,400 miles

Front exhaust flexi section has a slight leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 158,320 miles

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

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

Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2018 158,201 miles

Emissions not tested engine light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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 has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2017 143,181 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 143,181 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 131,602 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cut outer wall

Pass 2 Jul 2015 106,887 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,696 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 94,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 90,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 80,772 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 74,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,761 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear discs pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2009 54,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 54,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,190 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,788 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,624 miles

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

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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RL53 CXJ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RL53 CXJ, 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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RL53 CXJ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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