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RJ04 DHL

2004 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,775 mi
Last recorded89,775 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 DHL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 89,775 miles

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

offside front seat belt slow retracting

Fail 6 Oct 2020 89,672 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside front seat belt slow retracting

Pass 16 Oct 2019 85,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

power steering intermittantly seemed to get heavier

Pass 15 Oct 2018 81,216 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 81,212 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,102 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door opening movement restricted (6.2.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are larger than the correct size fitted to the rear axle

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 77,102 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door opening movement restricted (6.2.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are larger than the correct size fitted to the rear axle

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 71,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,032 miles

N/S REAR TYRE INNER WALL CRACKING UP

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,193 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on edges & cracking up

Fail 4 Oct 2014 61,189 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on edges & cracking up

Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre threads is cracking up

Fail 2 Jul 2013 54,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre threads is cracking up

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,375 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 48,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2010 31,449 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 24,733 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,996 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to door sills or metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2007 16,396 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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RJ04 DHL is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RJ04 DHL, 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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RJ04 DHL is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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