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GJ04 SWW

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

153,876 mi
Last recorded153,876 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 SWW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 153,876 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 153,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding UNABLE TO TEST THE WHEEL BEARING (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% dragging (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2025 133,707 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 133,707 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 125,002 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

both headlight aim on limit

minor oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2022 116,315 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 108,008 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2021 108,008 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2020 102,680 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 102,680 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,497 miles

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

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

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

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

dip stick for engine oil broken.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 86,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear both shock covers adrift

tip of dipstick broken / missing

Fail 28 Jun 2018 86,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear both shock covers adrift

tip of dipstick broken / missing

Pass 29 Jun 2017 81,121 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,259 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,496 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 69,496 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 64,741 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 64,741 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,184 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 51,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,195 miles

Both the front brake discs inner faces are sligtly worn and lipped edge

Front pads are over half worn

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre showing wear on the inner most edge

Rear brake discs are rusty and pitted around the outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,306 miles

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

rear brake discs corroding on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,928 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,819 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 20,456 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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GJ04 SWW is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GJ04 SWW, 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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GJ04 SWW is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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