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ET04 EBD

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,985 mi
Last recorded95,985 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 EBD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 95,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 87,140 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 83,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,791 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,878 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 77,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional. (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 76,437 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/17 both front tyres and the nearside rear all inner sidewalls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,298 miles

2 x small chips in A zone of screen. may grow

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,339 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside front tyres, outer sidewalls damaged but no cords visible

Pass 13 Aug 2012 63,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,850 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 57,638 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,842 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 46,685 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 42,285 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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ET04 EBD is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ET04 EBD, 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 ET04 EBD registered?

ET04 EBD is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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