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BC04 HEV

2004 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,608 mi
Last recorded162,608 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 HEV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 162,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2026 162,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 159,510 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 159,510 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 153,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2022 153,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2021 149,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 142,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2019 133,447 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 120,382 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 120,382 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 111,009 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 111,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 104,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not in sweep of wiper blade (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 95,968 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 83,921 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,874 miles

rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrossion

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,973 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,560 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,670 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,606 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,901 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,763 miles

Front 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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BC04 HEV is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BC04 HEV, 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 BC04 HEV registered?

BC04 HEV is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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