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VA53 KZF

2004 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,581 mi
Last recorded113,581 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 KZF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 113,581 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 110,711 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Nov 2024 110,711 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Front anti roll bar moves excessively left and right due to worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Dec 2023 105,388 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine/aircon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 105,388 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine/aircon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,798 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 94,363 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 94,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 90,267 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 85,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2018 75,738 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 66,411 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 58,812 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s ad o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,775 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 42,454 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked

offside front tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 34,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,133 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 29,133 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,369 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 24,327 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 21,511 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,722 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 16,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2007 16,987 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,367 miles

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

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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VA53 KZF is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA53 KZF, 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

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What year was VA53 KZF registered?

VA53 KZF is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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The MOT history for VA53 KZF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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