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YB04 JHZ

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

142,519 mi
Last recorded142,519 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 JHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 142,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 142,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 139,052 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underbody suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 139,048 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underbody suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 135,996 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 134,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 131,726 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 131,726 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 128,595 miles

both front and rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2020 128,595 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 124,189 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 124,189 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 120,517 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 120,517 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (1.1.3 (d))

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 117,676 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 109,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2016 109,724 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 101,109 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 101,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 92,790 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 83,780 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 75,914 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)

Fail 21 May 2012 75,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

both rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,381 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)

Pass 18 May 2010 58,190 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 58,190 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 49,485 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil low 1 litre added

Pass 3 Jun 2008 41,249 miles

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

both front inner brake discs deteriorated (corrosion)

nearside front inner rollbar bush sleeve split

Fail 2 Jun 2008 41,247 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front inner brake discs deteriorated (corrosion)

nearside front inner rollbar bush sleeve split

Pass 24 May 2007 32,140 miles

front brake discs in poor condition (wear)

rear brake discs in poor condition (corrosion)

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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YB04 JHZ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YB04 JHZ, 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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YB04 JHZ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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