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PJ04 HPZ

2004 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,340 mi
Last recorded87,340 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 HPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 87,340 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 87,340 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 21 Nov 2017 84,545 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,375 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 77,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 72,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2014 72,784 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2013 63,819 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nsf tyre has a split in sidewall no cords showing

oil low

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,769 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 63,674 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 31 May 2012 53,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,073 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 38,619 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,933 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres in poor condition

front brake pads low onn inner

Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,055 miles

front discs slightly corroded on edges but ok for time of test.

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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PJ04 HPZ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PJ04 HPZ, 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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PJ04 HPZ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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