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97 R

2004 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

190,000 mi
Last recorded190,000 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 R
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 190,000 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underside heavily coated

undertrays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2024 188,539 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 186,832 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 185,309 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 185,309 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 183,654 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 181,668 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 177,161 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 177,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 173,005 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 168,596 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot inner clip slight split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 168,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot inner clip slight split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 164,491 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 158,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 151,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 145,186 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 139,432 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 133,510 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 133,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 118,965 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 118,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 99,674 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 76,887 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 76,887 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,992 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)

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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97 R is a 2004 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 97 R, 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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97 R is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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