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ET53 MXL

2004 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,639 mi
Last recorded22,639 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 MXL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 22,639 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 21,973 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 21,366 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 20,664 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 19,962 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 19,014 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 17,282 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 15,616 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 13,922 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 13,922 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 12,409 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 12,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 11,689 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 10,330 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 9,498 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 8,991 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 8,644 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 7,990 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 7,393 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 6,839 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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ET53 MXL is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ET53 MXL, 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 ET53 MXL registered?

ET53 MXL is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is ET53 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 MXL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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