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C18 PDM

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

188,808 mi
Last recorded188,808 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 PDM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 188,808 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 176,330 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 171,845 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 163,938 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 157,283 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 148,250 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 143,465 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 137,758 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 132,893 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 132,893 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 128,053 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 127,952 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 125,627 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 125,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 119,298 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 119,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,109 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 80,818 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,071 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 71,071 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,673 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,888 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,678 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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C18 PDM is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C18 PDM, 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 C18 PDM registered?

C18 PDM is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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