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NJ04 HCD

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,230 mi
Last recorded133,230 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 HCD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 133,230 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 126,211 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pump to rack (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 124,072 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pump to rack (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 122,125 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 122,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 119,293 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 119,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 116,472 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 116,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 113,744 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 108,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 101,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 91,904 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall split

offside front sidelight dull

Pass 15 Feb 2010 84,565 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 84,565 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2009 78,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Feb 2009 78,220 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 69,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,474 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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NJ04 HCD is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJ04 HCD, 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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NJ04 HCD is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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