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DF04 FZM

2004 Audi A2

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,252 mi
Last recorded80,252 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FZM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 80,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 80,252 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,865 miles

near side front link bar joint cover (upper) unfastened.

rear indicators discoloured

Fail 11 Nov 2016 72,865 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

MIL LAMP LIT

near side front link bar joint cover (upper) unfastened.

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 68,000 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

i)MIL lamp lit.ii)Near side rear tyre mis-shapen.iii)Interior headlamp adjuster altered to zero setting to recheck aims.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 55,301 miles

Original full test No.368088573118 by G S Humphreys 27/06/2013

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 55,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level low

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Jun 2012 50,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2010 37,996 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,682 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 31,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 23,643 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,170 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 FZM is a 2004 Audi A2 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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