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A2 BEE

2004 Audi A2

Yellow Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

151,437 mi
Last recorded151,437 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 151,437 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 151,214 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 150,665 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 146,652 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 142,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 142,863 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 139,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear bump stops split

Fail 10 Jul 2020 139,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear bump stops split

Pass 19 Jul 2019 136,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 136,107 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 134,171 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 134,171 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 132,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 132,117 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking from drum (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 127,253 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 127,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 121,234 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad light on

engine mangment light on

Fail 13 Dec 2014 121,234 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad light on

engine mangment light on

Pass 14 Dec 2013 116,820 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 116,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 110,236 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 110,236 miles

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

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

(O.S.F) Play in steering rack.

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON.

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 104,383 miles

engine management light on

Fail 28 Nov 2011 104,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,569 miles

Parking brake cable corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2009 85,895 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 78,093 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 78,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 63,738 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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A2 BEE is a 2004 Audi A2 in Yellow with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 A2 BEE, 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 BEE is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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