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EF04 JJV

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

131,415 mi
Last recorded131,415 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 JJV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 131,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 131,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 128,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 128,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 126,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated free play (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 29 May 2024 126,980 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated free play (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 May 2023 124,167 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 107,519 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 107,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 90,145 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 87,998 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear shock absorber shrouds insecure nearside and offside

oil residue turbo areas

Pass 30 May 2018 85,756 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 85,756 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 82,249 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 75,109 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 May 2016 75,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2015 70,008 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is badly cracking

Fail 30 May 2015 70,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre is badly cracking

Pass 30 May 2014 64,281 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking /deep cuts

offside front tyre is cracking / cuts

Pass 28 May 2013 59,025 miles

offside front fog light lense smashed

Fail 28 May 2013 59,025 miles

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

offside front fog light lense smashed

Pass 29 May 2012 54,704 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 49,433 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 49,433 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog light lens is broken

Pass 4 May 2010 45,116 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 39,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f road wheel is slightly buckled

n/s/f tyre has a rip in the outer side wall /cracking

n/s/r shockasorber cover is broken

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre is cracking deep cuts in the tread cordes may be showing

Pass 29 May 2009 39,053 miles

n/s/f road wheel is slightly buckled

n/s/f tyre has a rip in the outer side wall /cracking

n/s/r shockasorber cover is broken

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre is cracking deep cuts in the tread cordes may be showing

Pass 29 May 2008 31,678 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 31,678 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

rear tyres are cracking on side walls

Pass 14 May 2007 22,935 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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EF04 JJV is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 EF04 JJV, 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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EF04 JJV is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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