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MB04 BDU

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

217,186 mi
Last recorded217,186 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 BDU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 217,186 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 216,960 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 192,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 192,894 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 164,183 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 164,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 144,950 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 144,950 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 130,269 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake travel

Fail 30 Mar 2021 130,268 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Nov 2018 128,307 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 121,887 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 114,393 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 105,116 miles

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

Offside Rear slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2015 101,358 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 95,248 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 89,017 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 82,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jan 2012 82,862 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2011 77,328 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 72,640 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 67,190 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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MB04 BDU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MB04 BDU, 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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MB04 BDU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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