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AEW 561

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

167,890 mi
Last recorded167,890 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEW 561
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 167,890 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55x15 Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 167,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55x15 Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 161,830 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Lift in rack end ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/50x16 All tyres perished cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 161,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both O/S & N/S Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Lift in rack end ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/50x16 All tyres perished cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 160,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 160,133 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 158,747 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 153,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 153,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 139,534 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 124,529 miles

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 4 Jul 2018 112,890 miles

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 11 Jul 2017 105,981 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 105,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 93,567 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,558 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,525 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 70,523 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,475 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,176 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,323 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,175 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 42,252 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,732 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 25,743 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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AEW 561 is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 AEW 561, 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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AEW 561 is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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