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WD04 UCM

2004 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

142,895 mi
Last recorded142,895 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 UCM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 142,895 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 142,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 141,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Front coil spring not fully located in lower cup

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 141,074 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Front coil spring not fully located in lower cup

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 139,108 miles

Fuel filter damp

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 139,102 miles

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

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

Fuel filter damp

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 136,904 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel filter damp/ rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside driveshaft corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front cailper damp (no signs of leaking)

Signs of coolant leak

Fail 16 Aug 2022 136,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel filter damp/ rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside driveshaft corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front cailper damp (no signs of leaking)

Signs of coolant leak

Pass 7 Jul 2021 134,526 miles

Fuel filter rusty/ damp

Nearside front drive shaft rusty

Nearside front top mount noisy

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

Offside front shock absorber rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2020 132,637 miles

Nearside drive shaft rusty

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

fuel filter damp/ rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2020 132,637 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside drive shaft rusty

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

fuel filter damp/ rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2019 130,575 miles

fuel filter damp

Fail 25 Jun 2019 130,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

fuel filter damp

Pass 11 Jun 2018 129,019 miles

Exhaust very rusty ij places.

Headlamp aims and images just acceptable.

Nsr and both front tyre treads well worn.

Slight leak Osf outer CV boot.

Under engine tray fitted, and plastic outer cover sills fitted.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 129,014 miles

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

Exhaust very rusty ij places.

Headlamp aims and images just acceptable.

Nsr and both front tyre treads well worn.

Slight leak Osf outer CV boot.

Under engine tray fitted, and plastic outer cover sills fitted.

Pass 31 May 2017 126,577 miles

acceptable windscreen 'chaff' marks*

front brake discs worn*

front brake hoses minor perishing*

front tyres and nsr tyre worn*

front wishbones and rear axle beam assembly corroded*

headlamp patterns indistinct and difficult to align - aims on limits - just acceptable at time of test*

osr handbrake performance slightly low but acceptable at time of test*

shields on outer sills, underbody, etc, restrict examination*

Fail 31 May 2017 126,577 miles

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

acceptable windscreen 'chaff' marks*

front brake discs worn*

front brake hoses minor perishing*

front tyres and nsr tyre worn*

front wishbones and rear axle beam assembly corroded*

headlamp patterns indistinct and difficult to align - aims on limits - just acceptable at time of test*

osr handbrake performance slightly low but acceptable at time of test*

shields on outer sills, underbody, etc, restrict examination*

Pass 17 May 2016 111,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2016 111,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,263 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 111,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 94,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,037 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,336 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,939 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 37,934 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine Management light on

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2010 30,047 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,551 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,524 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 21,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 16,226 miles

All tyres starting to crack/perish on side walls.

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

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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WD04 UCM is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 WD04 UCM, 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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WD04 UCM is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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