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A2 FXU

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

318,997 mi
Last recorded318,997 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FXU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 318,997 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 318,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 308,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 297,358 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 283,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 269,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 256,972 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 246,427 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 231,300 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 230,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 217,334 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 203,196 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 185,634 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat missing at time of test

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

engine management light stays on

Fail 29 Sep 2015 185,634 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat missing at time of test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light stays on

Fail 1 Oct 2014 168,060 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 168,060 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 150,612 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 133,178 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine oil low

Pass 20 Sep 2011 115,147 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 98,229 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 98,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,570 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,440 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,991 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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A2 FXU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 FXU registered?

A2 FXU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is A2 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 FXU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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