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BN04 VSK

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

218,436 mi
Last recorded218,436 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 VSK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 218,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 10 May 2024 218,419 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 May 2023 214,852 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 May 2023 214,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 210,946 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 210,946 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 205,773 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 193,148 miles

Front brakes imbalanced.

O/S/F Strut top bearing assembly worn/deteriorated.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 179,435 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 168,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 166,937 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear discs corroded on face

Pass 7 Aug 2014 154,533 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 154,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 142,237 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 128,781 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 128,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 116,655 miles

both front tyres on limit on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 102,014 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 87,227 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 71,351 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 71,342 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,551 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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BN04 VSK is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN04 VSK, 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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BN04 VSK is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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