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VA53 ORH

2004 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,602 mi
Last recorded41,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 ORH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 41,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 40,479 miles

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

undertray not fully secured

Pass 17 Jan 2024 39,417 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear x2 brake pipes swollen,incorporating hoses

corrosion,exhaust

undertray not fully secured

Fail 17 Jan 2024 39,417 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear x2 brake pipes swollen,incorporating hoses

corrosion,exhaust

undertray not fully secured

Pass 17 Jan 2023 38,476 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion over front and rear suspension

Pass 12 Jan 2022 37,765 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion over front and rear suspension

Pass 13 Jan 2021 36,948 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both brake pipes swollen,incorporating hoses

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 14 Jan 2020 36,342 miles

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 16 Jan 2019 35,362 miles

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 15 Jan 2018 34,317 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 32,959 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 31,571 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

rear tyres perrished

some corrosion present in both front lower suspension arms

some corrosion to all four brake discs

Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,334 miles

nearside front antirollbar collar shifted

some corrosion present on all four brake discs

Pass 9 Jan 2014 28,417 miles

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

n.s.r tyre low in pressure

Pass 10 Jan 2013 26,740 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 24,937 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,028 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 21,172 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 18,987 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 16,451 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 16,451 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 14,319 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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VA53 ORH is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ORH, 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 VA53 ORH registered?

VA53 ORH is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is VA53 ORH safe to buy?

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