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KN04 DLV

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,254 mi
Last recorded188,254 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 DLV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 188,254 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 188,254 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 177,438 miles

Both front tyres worn right down on inner edges

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 170,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre wearing down on inner edge + perished

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 169,994 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected wiper does not park fully (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 167,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel. only just acceptable

Pass 10 Oct 2019 165,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 165,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 161,595 miles

Rear tyres badly cracking on the inner sidewalls

Fail 9 Oct 2018 161,595 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a))

Rear tyres badly cracking on the inner sidewalls

Pass 23 Oct 2017 153,237 miles

Rear tyres cracking on the inner sidewalls

Pass 19 Oct 2016 144,544 miles

Oil leak ()

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

both front floor pans/sill covers damaged

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake application/release uneven 26% recommend attention

front brake discs corroding

front brake hoses deteriorated/nsf badly,just acceptable STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

front bumper slightly loose/air box mounts damaged

nsr tyre inner wall has radial cracks

osr brake binding slightly

osr brake pipe coating swollen

play in nsf and osf anti roll bar link ball joints

Fail 19 Oct 2016 144,540 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

both front floor pans/sill covers damaged

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake application/release uneven 26% recommend attention

front brake discs corroding

front brake hoses deteriorated/nsf badly,just acceptable STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

front bumper slightly loose/air box mounts damaged

nsr tyre inner wall has radial cracks

osr brake binding slightly

osr brake pipe coating swollen

play in nsf and osf anti roll bar link ball joints

Pass 26 Oct 2015 133,110 miles

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge ,With Side Wall Damage

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge--Inner Wall Has Side Wall Damage --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Stone-Chip In Windscreen Outside Zone A

Fail 26 Oct 2015 133,104 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge ,With Side Wall Damage

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge--Inner Wall Has Side Wall Damage --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Stone-Chip In Windscreen Outside Zone A

Pass 2 Jul 2014 118,592 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs corroding/front brake hoses slightly chafed/osf brake hose perishing slightly

front tyres sizes dont match rears

Fail 2 Jul 2014 118,590 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs corroding/front brake hoses slightly chafed/osf brake hose perishing slightly

front tyres sizes dont match rears

Pass 6 Jul 2013 106,326 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 106,326 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 95,101 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 93,980 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 90,676 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,825 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 67,768 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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KN04 DLV is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN04 DLV, 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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KN04 DLV is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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