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DL04 SZC

2004 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

156,453 mi
Last recorded156,453 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 SZC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 156,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 156,451 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 143,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 137,929 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,051 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 133,927 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 133,894 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 132,571 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 131,076 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 123,560 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 113,540 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,636 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,114 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 86,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 82,061 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,001 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 75,001 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,341 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,061 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,348 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,912 miles

nail in nsr tyre

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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DL04 SZC is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DL04 SZC, 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 DL04 SZC registered?

DL04 SZC is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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The MOT history for DL04 SZC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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