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BL04 VNU

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,748 mi
Last recorded182,748 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 VNU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 182,748 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 173,922 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 165,736 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 158,736 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 152,261 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 149,351 miles

under covers engine covers

Pass 26 May 2020 149,289 miles

Under covers Engine covers Front d bushes slight movement

Pass 7 Jun 2019 148,725 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 148,713 miles

under covers engine covers

Pass 1 Jun 2017 143,291 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 143,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 132,641 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 122,862 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 122,862 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 115,668 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2013 108,632 miles

o/s rear light lens broken

Pass 9 Jun 2012 99,612 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 99,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 93,962 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 93,490 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,877 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,496 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 64,112 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,769 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 42,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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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BL04 VNU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL04 VNU, 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 BL04 VNU registered?

BL04 VNU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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