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FY04 XDE

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,487 mi
Last recorded212,487 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 XDE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 212,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and crumbling - recommend new (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim has slight flat spot

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

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

no front fog lamp tell tale

Fail 26 Nov 2020 212,369 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and crumbling - recommend new (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim has slight flat spot

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

no front fog lamp tell tale

Pass 6 Dec 2019 208,924 miles

Headlamp lens dirty beam image ok at presant

Fail 6 Dec 2019 208,924 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Headlamp lens dirty beam image ok at presant

Pass 27 Oct 2018 200,479 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 196,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both rear shock absorber covers are loose

Fail 2 Nov 2017 196,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both rear shock absorber covers are loose

Pass 6 Sep 2016 187,163 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 177,973 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

poss intercooler leaking

slight leak from o/s inner cv boot

Pass 17 Oct 2014 165,975 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 157,496 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 150,955 miles

both rear wheels have slight bind

Fail 3 Aug 2012 150,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear wheels have slight bind

Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,699 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

washer jets poor

Fail 3 Jun 2011 13,699 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

washer jets poor

Pass 1 Jun 2010 118,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 108,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 87,252 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing thin

Pass 6 Apr 2007 59,167 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2007 59,167 miles

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)

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 XDE is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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