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PL04 FHW

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,218 mi
Last recorded153,218 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 FHW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 153,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 153,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 130,787 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 122,886 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 122,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 119,188 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 116,067 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 116,067 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Fuel pipe leaking diesel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 112,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 106,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 101,564 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 95,943 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 91,345 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 91,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,065 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,317 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 40,317 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,832 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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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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PL04 FHW is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL04 FHW, 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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PL04 FHW is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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