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AO04 KGJ

2004 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,496 mi
Last recorded148,496 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 KGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 148,496 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 148,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 138,118 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 138,071 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 130,131 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 130,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 127,522 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 124,807 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 124,807 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2019 119,775 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONTS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE REAR PIPE STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH ON OUTER SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 114,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible slight (7.1.2)

both rear bump stops split

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,321 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 107,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER SPLIT ALONG SEAM (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 101,409 miles

Front discs corroded and pads wearing

battery light on

Fail 26 Feb 2016 101,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front discs corroded and pads wearing

battery light on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 95,480 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 95,424 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,333 miles

both rear bump stops split

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,541 miles

Both front shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Both rear indicators faded slightly

Exhaust back box leaking around the joint seams

Front tyres worn low on the tread shoulders

Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2011 58,063 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,833 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,568 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 25,412 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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AO04 KGJ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AO04 KGJ, 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 AO04 KGJ registered?

AO04 KGJ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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