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GF04 VPX

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,574 mi
Last recorded173,574 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 VPX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2023 173,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 148,265 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 148,265 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 123,309 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 123,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm, and worn on inner edge, very strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 104,170 miles

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

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rear of front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall , on near and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,134 miles

side wall cut nearside rear tyre

sidewall cut offside rear tyre

under trays/sill/engine covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 16 Mar 2018 101,115 miles

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

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

side wall cut nearside rear tyre

sidewall cut offside rear tyre

under trays/sill/engine covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,954 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,152 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays/engine covers/sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,752 miles

nearside head light wet

Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,971 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,456 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,891 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 56,891 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,341 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,843 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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GF04 VPX is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF04 VPX, 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 GF04 VPX registered?

GF04 VPX is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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