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VA53 UXP

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,181 mi
Last recorded142,181 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 UXP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 142,181 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 142,181 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has de-lamination. (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 139,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer sheath deteriorating.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 139,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer sheath deteriorating.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 135,738 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has de-lamination. (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 135,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated webbing exposed. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated webbing exposed. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has de-lamination. (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 134,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer sheath deteriorating.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has de-lamination. (0.1 (b))

eml. on.

Fail 16 Jan 2023 134,066 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer sheath deteriorating.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has de-lamination. (0.1 (b))

eml. on.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 130,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate guard in poor condition.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 130,914 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate guard in poor condition.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 129,069 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar D bush deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 129,069 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front anti roll bar D bush deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 127,630 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 127,630 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 123,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 123,417 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 120,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 120,001 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 113,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slight rim distortion inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 113,977 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush and link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush and link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slight rim distortion inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 108,298 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 108,298 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 104,679 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 104,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 98,533 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 91,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,239 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,769 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 74,769 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,872 miles

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 6 Jan 2009 58,458 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 50,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,477 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,300 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has small cut in outer side no cords exposed

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 UXP is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VA53 UXP, 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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VA53 UXP is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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