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GL04 WVB

2004 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

65,671 mi
Last recorded65,671 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 WVB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 65,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 65,670 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 64,213 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 64,077 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 64,072 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2021 63,768 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clap corroded through. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 62,875 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clap corroded through. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,511 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 59,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking between tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner discs (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 55,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 11 May 2017 55,867 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall & outer edge wear (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damage

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 50,705 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 May 2014 48,746 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Fail 20 May 2014 48,746 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 45,811 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 43,476 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,966 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 36,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2009 34,243 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 34,243 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,743 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 26,321 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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GL04 WVB is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GL04 WVB, 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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GL04 WVB is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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