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E6 VRL

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,487 mi
Last recorded149,487 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 VRL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 149,487 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components and brake components covered in underseal

Fail 16 Jul 2025 149,475 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end - small spilt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components and brake components covered in underseal

Pass 19 Jul 2024 142,102 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear suspension components and brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 17 Jul 2023 141,069 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 141,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 136,476 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 136,476 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 130,868 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 124,950 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 119,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 119,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 113,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 18 Jul 2017 107,153 miles

Nearside Rear Bold on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2017 107,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Bold on inner edge

Nearside Rear Bold on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,260 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 93,345 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 93,345 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,210 miles

Engine light on at start of test.

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 78,128 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,596 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2012 72,523 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,558 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,218 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape

Offside rear tyre badly perished, worn and out of shape

Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,008 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 20 Jul 2008 42,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,450 miles

all tyre depths getting low †mainly the front tyres also the front tyres are wearing slightly more on inner edges

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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E6 VRL is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E6 VRL, 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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E6 VRL is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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