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GL04 XHB

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

227,027 mi
Last recorded227,027 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 XHB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 227,027 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 227,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 211,016 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 194,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 194,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 181,961 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 181,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 170,059 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 149,434 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 137,854 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2016 128,067 miles

NSR shock absorber soft

Fail 17 May 2016 128,067 miles

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

NSR shock absorber soft

OS handbrake effort low

OSF tyre inner sidewall split

OSR brake binding

Pass 15 May 2015 117,620 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 117,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2014 110,771 miles

chip in screen

nsr tyre 3mm

osr tyre 2mm

rear numberplate faded

wiper smearing

Fail 6 May 2014 110,771 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

chip in screen

nsr tyre 3mm

osf tyre2mm

osr tyre 2mm

rear numberplate faded

wiper smearing

Pass 13 May 2013 99,796 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 89,126 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 89,126 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 77,910 miles

Long handbrake travel

OS and NS headlamps low intensity

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 16 May 2011 77,910 miles

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

Long handbrake travel

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

OS and NS headlamps low intensity

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 May 2010 67,368 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 56,805 miles

NSF brake pads low

NSR and OSR tyres perished and low

OSF brake disc corrroded

Fail 2 May 2009 56,805 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSF brake pads low

NSR and OSR tyres perished and low

OSF brake disc corrroded

Pass 8 May 2008 41,274 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,891 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 27,890 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GL04 XHB is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue 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 GL04 XHB, 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 GL04 XHB registered?

GL04 XHB is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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