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FP04 TSZ

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

239,716 mi
Last recorded239,716 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 TSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 239,716 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

mil light on

Fail 28 Nov 2025 239,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

mil light on

Pass 13 Dec 2024 233,060 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 233,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 221,726 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 221,678 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 221,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount bearing ruff

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

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

n/s headlight discoloured

Pass 3 Nov 2022 209,320 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 209,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 195,292 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 195,292 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 184,486 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 165,845 miles

hand brake travel and readings low

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Apr 2019 165,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

hand brake travel and readings low

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 May 2018 151,212 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 5 May 2018 151,212 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 13 Feb 2017 135,820 miles

amber brake pad w/light on (new pads fitted)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 125,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 29 Jan 2016 125,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 28 Jan 2015 110,186 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

amber brake light on

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 27 Jan 2015 110,176 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

amber brake light on

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,892 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts to the sidewall but within the "rim protector"

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 6 Feb 2014 96,682 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts to the sidewall but within the "rim protector"

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2013 84,068 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 83,726 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2011 70,931 miles

slight binding onoffside rear wheel

Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,152 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 60,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 49,938 miles

Front registration plate slight deterioration

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 49,674 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate slight deterioration

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 37,960 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 28,833 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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FP04 TSZ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FP04 TSZ, 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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FP04 TSZ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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