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RF04 DHK

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,885 mi
Last recorded123,885 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 DHK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 123,885 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 120,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides, very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 114,486 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BEARING ROUGH. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer walls perished

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall perished

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

Oil Leaks

Fail 23 Nov 2017 109,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer walls perished

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall perished

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

Oil Leaks

Pass 19 Dec 2016 105,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Oil leak ()

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front DRIVERS SUN VISOR DETERIORATED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 13 Dec 2016 105,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated CUT TO CORDS (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated CUT TO CORDS (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X4 ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front DRIVERS SUN VISOR DETERIORATED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 Dec 2015 102,090 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 97,593 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 88,225 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 88,222 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 79,320 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 72,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 May 2010 72,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 May 2009 69,604 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,608 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 63,799 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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RF04 DHK 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 RF04 DHK, 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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RF04 DHK is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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