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JO04 SHL

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,725 mi
Last recorded125,725 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO04 SHL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 125,725 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2025 121,633 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 119,525 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 119,419 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 118,179 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 116,165 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 114,214 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 109,657 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 103,405 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 96,211 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 93,440 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,462 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 91,462 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 87,953 miles

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 87,953 miles

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,823 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 73,168 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,740 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,034 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,994 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,780 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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JO04 SHL is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JO04 SHL, 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 JO04 SHL registered?

JO04 SHL is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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