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DE04 VDY

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,064 mi
Last recorded157,064 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 VDY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2015 157,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 144,329 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 144,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 129,358 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 127,911 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 124,882 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 117,160 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)

engine light is on

Pass 23 Sep 2009 104,037 miles

front number plate cracked at bottom,

Fail 23 Sep 2009 104,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked at bottom,

Pass 12 Sep 2008 98,799 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 95,737 miles

O/S/F tyre at 2mm and slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 14 May 2007 67,264 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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DE04 VDY is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black 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 DE04 VDY, 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 DE04 VDY registered?

DE04 VDY is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is DE04 VDY safe to buy?

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