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MH04 FCV

2004 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,339 mi
Last recorded85,339 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 FCV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 85,339 miles

A lot of underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 7 Oct 2025 85,339 miles

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

A lot of underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 84,168 miles

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

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

a lot of under body corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2024 84,168 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and rear box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

a lot of under body corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2021 79,329 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 79,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,266 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 72,634 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 72,623 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,972 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 62,148 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear childseat fitted unable to test seat belt

Offside Rear childseat fitted unable to test seat belt

Fail 14 Sep 2017 62,138 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear childseat fitted unable to test seat belt

Offside Rear childseat fitted unable to test seat belt

Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,715 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,483 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 52,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,272 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 48,272 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,076 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 29 Jul 2011 39,456 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 39,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,300 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,468 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 27,637 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,427 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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MH04 FCV is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MH04 FCV, 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 MH04 FCV registered?

MH04 FCV is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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