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MA04 BHW

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,808 mi
Last recorded151,808 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 BHW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 151,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2023 151,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen too low on screen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 146,271 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 143,530 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 143,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 141,307 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 137,256 miles

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

noisy injector seal slight leak

Fail 26 Feb 2019 137,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

noisy injector seal slight leak

Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,126 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 121,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 113,877 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 109,973 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 106,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 106,293 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 101,707 miles

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s front tyre inner side wall starting to spilt

Fail 6 Feb 2012 101,702 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s rear tyre inner side wall starting to spilt

Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,868 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 89,054 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 81,673 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 74,632 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 74,632 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,313 miles

Water ingress in front number plate.

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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MA04 BHW is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MA04 BHW, 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 MA04 BHW registered?

MA04 BHW is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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