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RE04 BMY

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,500 mi
Last recorded120,500 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 BMY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 120,500 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))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 120,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake fluid warning light on dash

Pass 24 Sep 2024 115,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 115,596 miles

front and rear brake disc surface rust

nearside and offside front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 115,596 miles

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

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

front and rear brake disc surface rust

nearside and offside front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2022 113,835 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 108,699 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 106,682 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 102,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 102,750 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,948 miles

Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

Rear brake discs corroded

Shock absorber dust covers at rear loose

Fail 20 Jun 2018 99,948 miles

Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Shock absorber dust covers at rear loose

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,269 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

corrosion to inner faces of both front brake discs

corrosion to n/s/r brake disc

front wiper rubber split

Fail 1 Jul 2016 95,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

corrosion to inner faces of both front brake discs

corrosion to n/s/r brake disc

front wiper rubber split

Pass 19 May 2015 93,561 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

CORROSION TO BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS

FREONT WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 90,137 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 85,920 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)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 85,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,735 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,103 miles

E.M.L ON

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Fail 1 Jun 2011 61,103 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

E.M.L ON

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 24 Apr 2010 55,552 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2009 53,708 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 43,400 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,170 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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RE04 BMY is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RE04 BMY, 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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RE04 BMY is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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