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ML04 WFN

2004 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,574 mi
Last recorded168,574 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 WFN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 168,574 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

N/S H/LIGHT WET IN SIDE LENS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 168,568 miles

Emissions unable to be completed TEMP WENT UP , LIGHT COME ON (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

N/S H/LIGHT WET IN SIDE LENS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 161,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres are worn on the limit now !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 159,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 159,671 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 157,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 156,132 miles

Front both suspension arm corroded

Offside Front caliper corroded

Rear both rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 151,798 miles

Many parts of suspension and braking components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near axle mounting (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 151,797 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Many parts of suspension and braking components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near axle mounting (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 148,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tube joiner between front and rear section of exhaust . (7.1.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on inner edges close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake dust shields corroded (both sides)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 148,245 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both front brakes binding especially on full locks (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tube joiner between front and rear section of exhaust . (7.1.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on inner edges close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake dust shields corroded (both sides)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 141,460 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Also only just met requirement on brake performance (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 130,143 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 130,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 118,354 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 107,385 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 97,597 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 85,213 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise n/s/f tyre cut

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 54,125 miles

Both rear tyres small cracks

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 54,125 miles

Both rear tyres small cracks

Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,769 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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ML04 WFN is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 ML04 WFN, 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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ML04 WFN is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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