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MA04 ZVD

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,226 mi
Last recorded157,226 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 ZVD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 157,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Nov 2024 145,655 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess clip broken and rubbed through sheith causing corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear cable tie on rear spring was rubbing inner of wheel, no damage

Fail 30 Oct 2024 145,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess clip broken and rubbed through sheith causing corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear heat shield held on by one retained

Offside Rear cable tie on rear spring was rubbing inner of wheel, no damage

Pass 3 Nov 2023 134,331 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 134,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 124,441 miles

EML is on

Nearside Headlamp is loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.6mm. Nail in tread and sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper arms are rubbing the windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2021 114,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,124 miles

Offside Front main beam bulb incorrectly fitted (rectified during inspection)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 92,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2018 82,711 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 79,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,561 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 68,604 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,409 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,495 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,776 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,810 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,300 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 51,693 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 51,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,112 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 50,107 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 48,487 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 48,481 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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZVD is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA04 ZVD registered?

MA04 ZVD is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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