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R40 MBH

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,010 mi
Last recorded140,010 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 MBH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 140,010 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 136,509 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 128,840 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 128,840 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 116,746 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 100,806 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 100,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X 2 (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 89,703 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 75,755 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 61,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 57,209 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 54,178 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,636 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 51,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 47,620 miles

o/s/r shock cover broken

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,813 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,837 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 34,835 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,931 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 31,910 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,002 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,056 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 16,292 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 13,977 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R40 MBH is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R40 MBH, 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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What year was R40 MBH registered?

R40 MBH is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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The MOT history for R40 MBH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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