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DF04 FZJ

2004 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,095 mi
Last recorded119,095 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 119,095 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 119,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 113,745 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 113,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 111,163 miles

Nearside Front tyre has surface cut in sidewall

Fail 28 Jan 2019 111,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has surface cut in sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2018 106,588 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 106,588 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

slight leak of engine coolant from around header tank

Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,440 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 102,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,640 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 98,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 94,988 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,614 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2012 84,599 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 80,716 miles

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

both rear bump stops split

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2010 71,875 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,252 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,542 miles

slight wear on inner edge of n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 20 Nov 2007 52,207 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 50,687 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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DF04 FZJ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF04 FZJ, 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 DF04 FZJ registered?

DF04 FZJ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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