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XIL 9538

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,124 mi
Last recorded205,124 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 9538
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 205,124 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 203,797 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 189,612 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 183,883 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 171,954 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 171,380 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 155,083 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 147,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit broken and taped up

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 147,352 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp unit broken and taped up

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 140,093 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 136,630 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 132,868 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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XIL 9538 is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XIL 9538, 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 XIL 9538 registered?

XIL 9538 is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is XIL 9538 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 9538 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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