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PL04 VCP

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

181,032 mi
Last recorded181,032 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 VCP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 181,032 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 181,028 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 179,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inneredge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 179,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inneredge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 178,269 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 173,554 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 173,554 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2022 171,101 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2022 171,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2021 164,657 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2021 164,657 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 159,717 miles

Nearside Front brake backplate missing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Mar 2020 159,712 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake backplate missing

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 152,397 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 142,673 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 142,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 137,711 miles

drivers door lower hinge worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 132,915 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 132,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 128,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front drive shaft joint insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2014 121,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 121,538 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 112,279 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 112,279 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 102,344 miles

ADVISE DRIVERS DOOR STRAP SLIGHTLY INSECURE

ADVISE REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 16 Apr 2012 102,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ADVISE DRIVERS DOOR STRAP SLIGHTLY INSECURE

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

ADVISE REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 13 Apr 2011 91,839 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 78,803 miles

N/S REAR TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,697 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,500 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,684 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VCP is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 PL04 VCP, 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 VCP is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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