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EF04 ZSG

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,351 mi
Last recorded172,351 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ZSG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 172,351 miles

Engine exhaust smoke slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2021 169,665 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 160,582 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2019 147,433 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 147,433 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 132,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating both side

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm / cracking and perishing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 132,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension leg spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating both side

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm / cracking and perishing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 125,126 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 125,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 110,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 110,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,242 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,611 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 83,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,729 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 74,678 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,515 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 53,652 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 53,640 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 May 2008 40,214 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 25,432 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 ZSG is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EF04 ZSG, 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 EF04 ZSG registered?

EF04 ZSG is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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