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WG53 WNU

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

195,879 mi
Last recorded195,879 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 WNU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 195,879 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 195,879 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 189,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near/side and off/side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near/side and off/side 195/45 R 16 (94W) in tread not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 182,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near/side and off/side 195/45 R 16 (84V) in tread not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 179,795 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rear perished on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 177,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near/side and off/side on inner edges not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 175,791 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 174,047 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 171,300 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres, inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 167,923 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 154,901 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 138,320 miles

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

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

brake discs rusting edges

Fail 10 Dec 2014 137,856 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake discs rusting edges

Pass 23 Dec 2013 122,896 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 97,263 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,276 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 71,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,324 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 42,955 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,955 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 35,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,746 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded on outer edges, but efficiency ok.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 22,628 miles

Front brake discs undercut.

Rear brake discs corroded.

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 WNU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WNU, 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 WG53 WNU registered?

WG53 WNU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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