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WV04 ELW

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,559 mi
Last recorded149,559 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 ELW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 149,559 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 149,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 146,019 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 145,928 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear heatsheild loose

Pass 9 Feb 2017 141,477 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 138,728 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 135,315 miles

insecure exhaust heat shield

Fail 12 Mar 2015 135,315 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

insecure exhaust heat shield

Pass 4 Mar 2014 130,310 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 130,285 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 122,783 miles

nearside front brake juddering slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2012 114,148 miles

front brake imbalance is 22%

Fail 13 Mar 2012 114,148 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake imbalance is 22%

Pass 28 Feb 2011 110,603 miles

inner face of discs pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 105,215 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 98,459 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 91,574 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 89,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condensation in nearside headlamp

noise from engine / belt

offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Jan 2007 70,262 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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WV04 ELW is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WV04 ELW, 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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WV04 ELW is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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