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DF04 TVJ

2004 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,738 mi
Last recorded135,738 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 TVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 135,738 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective can't access (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 132,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 129,991 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 127,134 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 122,951 miles

Nearside rear tyre splitting but deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside rear tyre splitting but deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 3 Mar 2016 122,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting badly inner and outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting badly inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre splitting but deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside rear tyre splitting but deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 14 Feb 2015 117,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside & nearside front tyres splitting on inner/outer sidewalls(205/40/17)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 117,975 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside & nearside front tyres splitting on inner/outer sidewalls(205/40/17)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 111,434 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2013 108,227 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 103,864 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 103,817 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,022 miles

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

air bag warning light on

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2011 93,022 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 79,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o\s\f headlight cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2009 65,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 52,822 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,143 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 41,744 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 May 2007 40,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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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DF04 TVJ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DF04 TVJ, 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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DF04 TVJ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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