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K30 HEF

2004 Audi A2

Orange Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

162,354 mi
Last recorded162,354 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 HEF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 162,354 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 161,330 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 160,170 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 159,367 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 156,362 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 153,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 143,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

big bore silencer

Pass 8 Sep 2018 132,328 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 122,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 118,136 miles

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Sep 2015 113,359 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front inner wishbone bush slightly weak

nearside rear brake hose by rear axle slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 113,357 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights illuminate when sidelights are operated (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front inner wishbone bush slightly weak

nearside rear brake hose by rear axle slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 102,410 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 102,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 95,591 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 95,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 88,013 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 82,670 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,639 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,759 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 66,187 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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K30 HEF is a 2004 Audi A2 in Orange with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 K30 HEF, 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 K30 HEF registered?

K30 HEF is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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