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MF04 XMB

2004 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

179,188 mi
Last recorded179,188 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 XMB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 179,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front under tray and nsf inner wheel arch loose

Fail 17 Oct 2022 179,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front under tray and nsf inner wheel arch loose

Pass 5 Nov 2021 172,963 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 172,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch loose

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 167,355 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 167,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 162,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre box deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 25 Oct 2019 162,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre box deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2018 155,729 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 155,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 151,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage.

Offside Front Tyre valve perished.

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 147,403 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 143,463 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 143,462 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 136,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 126,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 115,455 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 104,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre inner side wall damaged

rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 Aug 2011 104,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre inner side wall damaged

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 83,879 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,092 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 53,571 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 40,276 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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MF04 XMB is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MF04 XMB, 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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MF04 XMB is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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