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FY04 TZC

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

149,545 mi
Last recorded149,545 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 TZC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 149,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 146,132 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 146,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever on calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 144,050 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 144,047 miles

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

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 140,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 140,278 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 136,765 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 136,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 135,621 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 125,409 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 125,409 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 120,944 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 116,898 miles

surface corrosion front,rear suspension

Fail 17 Aug 2016 116,898 miles

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

surface corrosion front,rear suspension

Pass 19 Aug 2015 110,237 miles

excess wear dual mass flywheel

Fail 19 Aug 2015 110,237 miles

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

excess wear dual mass flywheel

Pass 13 Aug 2014 104,368 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

surface corrosion front suspension

Pass 7 Aug 2013 97,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 97,566 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,830 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full seat belt checks

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil dip stick end broken

Stone chip on screen

Fail 24 Mar 2011 81,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake warning light on

Child seat fitted preventing full seat belt checks

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil dip stick end broken

Rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Stone chip on screen

Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,059 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,743 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 62,743 miles

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)

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

nearside front brake wear indicator plug broken

Pass 8 Mar 2007 59,390 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FY04 TZC is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FY04 TZC, 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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FY04 TZC is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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