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WG53 WNP

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

217,285 mi
Last recorded217,285 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 WNP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 217,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 217,280 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 216,201 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 216,106 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 215,426 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 215,423 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 214,097 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 214,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

heatshield lose

Pass 23 Oct 2019 208,250 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 195,800 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 184,496 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 184,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 168,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 153,963 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 143,955 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 127,676 miles

mul light on

Pass 6 Feb 2013 111,444 miles

mil light on

Fail 6 Feb 2013 111,444 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)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

mil light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 95,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,020 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 78,999 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

all 4 tyres badly perished

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,629 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 48,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,336 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,184 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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WG53 WNP is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WG53 WNP, 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 WG53 WNP registered?

WG53 WNP is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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