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A2 ALK

2004 Audi A2

Yellow Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,807 mi
Last recorded149,807 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 ALK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 149,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 148,743 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 146,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 142,451 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 140,852 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 140,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 119,873 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 98,087 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 98,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 May 2017 96,709 miles

N/s rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 May 2016 94,592 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 94,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 89,651 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2015 89,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

wiper smearing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear shocker dust cover loose on shocker

o/s/f valve stum to long

o/s/r brake disc corroded & n/s/r

o/s/r wheel signs binding on

Fail 18 Feb 2013 78,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear shocker dust cover loose on shocker

o/s/f valve stum to long

o/s/r brake disc corroded & n/s/r

o/s/r wheel signs binding on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,911 miles

both rear shock dust covers broken!

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,228 miles

both rear s/absorber dust covers damaged!

o/s rear brake binding on slightly?

Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,165 miles

front and rear disc brakes corroded.

handbrake cables starting to stick.

o/s/f tyre has cracking in tread pattern and inner edge worn.

rear indicator bulbs starting to lose colour

rear reg' plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 57,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear disc brakes corroded.

handbrake cables starting to stick.

o/s/f tyre has cracking in tread pattern and inner edge worn.

rear indicator bulbs starting to lose colour

rear reg' plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,839 miles

surface rust on o/s/f drive shaft

205/40zr17 86w fitted too fronts 205/40zr 84w fitted too rears

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing badly on inner edge & n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Mar 2008 41,707 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres badly worn on inner edges ADVISE TRACKING CHECK

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,860 miles

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

wiper smearing

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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A2 ALK is a 2004 Audi A2 in Yellow with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A2 ALK, 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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A2 ALK is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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