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A2 VMX

2004 Audi A2

Yellow Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,383 mi
Last recorded202,383 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 202,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 202,380 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished, recommend replace.

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2025 197,689 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly cracked and worn. requires replacement

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 194,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 194,980 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 190,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough strut top bearings seized (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 190,199 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough strut top bearings seized (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 187,434 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 185,460 miles

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

rear axle beam becoming corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 178,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine management light on

Fail 22 Jan 2019 178,204 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2018 169,596 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 169,596 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 164,655 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 157,952 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 157,952 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 149,232 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 141,013 miles

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

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 22 Jan 2013 131,390 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 121,598 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 104,578 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 84,594 miles

Engine bay not fully inspected

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

Sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 16 Jan 2009 67,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,759 miles

undertrays fitted to top and bottom of engine bay

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 VMX 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 VMX, 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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What year was A2 VMX registered?

A2 VMX is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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