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EP04 CEY

2004 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

176,452 mi
Last recorded176,452 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 CEY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 176,452 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 176,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 167,381 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 158,982 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 149,353 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 139,595 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 139,593 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 129,497 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

sealed bonnet

Pass 13 Aug 2019 124,479 miles

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 12 Aug 2019 124,465 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 3 May 2018 122,152 miles

Engine light on

Pass 19 May 2017 117,541 miles

Both o/s/r & n/s/r shock bump stop's perished

Both rear tyre's worn on inner edge's

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 117,446 miles

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

Both o/s/r & n/s/r shock bump stop's perished

Both rear tyre's worn on inner edge's

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 113,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light present

Pass 5 May 2015 107,283 miles

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

engine light present

Fail 5 May 2015 107,283 miles

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

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

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

engine light present

Fail 6 May 2014 100,848 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine light on

n/s/+o/s rear bumpstops poor

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 May 2014 100,848 miles

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

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

engine light on

n/s/+o/s rear bumpstops poor

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 May 2013 93,885 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 87,314 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 79,245 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 73,870 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 62,333 miles

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

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

alignment check

Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,030 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 45,030 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,620 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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EP04 CEY is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EP04 CEY, 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 EP04 CEY registered?

EP04 CEY is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is EP04 CEY safe to buy?

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