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DG04 URV

2004 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

139,595 mi
Last recorded139,595 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 URV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 139,595 miles

offside rear shock absorber upper cover insecure

Fail 17 May 2017 139,595 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear shock absorber upper cover insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2016 129,372 miles

front to rear brake pipes covered by nearside outer sill cover

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 29 Apr 2016 129,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipes covered by nearside outer sill cover

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 21 May 2015 120,184 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 120,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 109,854 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear brake binding slightly

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2014 109,850 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear brake binding slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2013 98,850 miles

Drivers door does not open fully

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2013 98,850 miles

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

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

Drivers door does not open fully

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2012 87,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,022 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 76,746 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,746 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,994 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 53,549 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 53,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,986 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 41,919 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,540 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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DG04 URV is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DG04 URV, 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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DG04 URV is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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