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BW04 EWJ

2004 Audi A2

Yellow Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,736 mi
Last recorded134,736 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 EWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 134,736 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 134,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 128,151 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 128,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 121,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear advise tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Nov 2020 114,269 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 114,269 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 107,091 miles

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

Heat shield above rear silencer loose

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All four wheels on inner rim edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 101,935 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All four wheels on inner rim edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 95,566 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 90,443 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 87,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,398 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs look worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,429 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,089 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,365 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,575 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management warning light on dash

offside washer jet partly blocked

Fail 4 Sep 2008 42,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management warning light on dash

offside washer jet partly blocked

Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,050 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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BW04 EWJ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Yellow with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BW04 EWJ, 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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BW04 EWJ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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