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PE04 EFL

2004 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,116 mi
Last recorded110,116 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 EFL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 110,116 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 110,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jun 2022 107,503 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 106,267 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 105,811 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 102,016 miles

rear brakes slighty sticking on

Fail 5 Feb 2019 102,016 miles

rear brakes slighty sticking on

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 94,236 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2018 94,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2017 81,724 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,191 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 68,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,978 miles

Both front tyres worn egdes off tread

Both rear tyres deteriorating

Engine undertray damaged

Engine warning lamp on

Exhaust system corroroed

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre deteriorating

Offside rear shockabsorber deteriorating

Fail 30 Jan 2015 59,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres worn egdes off tread

Both rear tyres deteriorating

Engine warning lamp on

Exhaust system corroroed

Offside front tyre deteriorating

Offside rear shockabsorber deteriorating

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 56,946 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,461 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine man light on

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 31 Jan 2013 53,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine man light on

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine fault warning light on

front steering rack gaiter loose fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2012 47,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine fault warning light on

front steering rack gaiter loose fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,937 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,244 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,864 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 45,958 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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PE04 EFL is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey 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 PE04 EFL, 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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PE04 EFL is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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