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FD04 EXF

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

155,109 mi
Last recorded155,109 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 EXF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 155,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside rear shocker cover not secure

Fail 24 Jan 2024 155,103 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside rear shocker cover not secure

Pass 17 Dec 2022 146,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 146,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 139,348 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 139,348 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 130,374 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on due to wiring damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2020 130,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on due to wiring damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2019 122,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all tyres wearing inner edge

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Aug 2019 122,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. Both nearside and offside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Possible repairable. ()

Pass 25 Aug 2018 112,714 miles

Hand Brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Handbrake cable (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 112,714 miles

Hand Brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Handbrake cable (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 102,522 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 95,122 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

Fail 18 May 2016 95,122 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,591 miles

front suspension arms corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 89,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,587 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 81,019 miles

front wiper smeary(strong advise)

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion on front brake discs

undertray fitted

Fail 31 May 2013 81,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wiper smeary(strong advise)

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion on front brake discs

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2012 74,622 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,622 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,587 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 62,303 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 14 May 2009 55,368 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 48,599 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 10 May 2007 36,977 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 36,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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FD04 EXF is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FD04 EXF, 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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FD04 EXF is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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