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DV04 PTZ

2004 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,607 mi
Last recorded98,607 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 PTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2021 98,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED/BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED AND SPLITTING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

SHOCK ABSORBERS CASING CORRODED

Fail 14 Jul 2021 98,586 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp sleeve snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 93,116 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 87,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 87,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front chips on windscreen.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on sidewall.

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bottom under-trays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 16 May 2017 85,800 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded advise both rear brake pipes along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking on innter edge

Fail 13 May 2017 85,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded advise both rear brake pipes along rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking on innter edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,757 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 79,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40zr17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2015 70,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 63,856 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,856 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2013 58,171 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,803 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,983 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 42,677 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,677 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,976 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,840 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 32,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

wiper poor

Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,829 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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DV04 PTZ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DV04 PTZ, 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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DV04 PTZ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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