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FNZ 4581

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

168,412 mi
Last recorded168,412 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 4581
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 168,412 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 155,247 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 148,123 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 137,224 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 129,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake has sleight reserve travel.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 129,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake has sleight reserve travel.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 119,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 118,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 102,053 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,526 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 96,526 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 86,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 86,934 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,688 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 78,675 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 69,119 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 69,119 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 62,693 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 55,082 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 43,857 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 43,760 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 35,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn & pitted

Pass 21 Nov 2007 35,036 miles

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

front brake discs worn & pitted

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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FNZ 4581 is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FNZ 4581, 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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FNZ 4581 is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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