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EA04 ECT

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

204,373 mi
Last recorded204,373 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 ECT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 204,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 204,179 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 201,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 184,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 184,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 183,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 166,634 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 161,837 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2018 161,835 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle both wrong direection (4.1.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 156,200 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 155,882 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 147,474 miles

Front brake pads are worn low and are in poor condition.

Front tyres are worn more on the inner edges.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Fail 11 Apr 2016 147,474 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake pads are worn low and are in poor condition.

Front tyres are worn more on the inner edges.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 11 Apr 2015 141,139 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 141,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 134,214 miles

N/S rear wheel nut cover missing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

wet when tested

Pass 2 Apr 2013 125,517 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 110,723 miles

Dipstick broken.

Front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Oil filler access panel insecure.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 90,408 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,331 miles

O/S/R tyre perished and starting to split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 73,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disc/s are becoming worn/poor condtion

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Mar 2009 73,411 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake disc/s are becoming worn/poor condtion

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,944 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 66,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,557 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

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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EA04 ECT is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EA04 ECT, 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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EA04 ECT is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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