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RN04 DWV

2004 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,196 mi
Last recorded158,196 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 DWV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 158,196 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 158,186 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 151,916 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 149,953 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 149,953 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 146,764 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 144,339 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 144,339 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 144,224 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall but not exposing any cords

emissions only just met requirements

front brake discs in very poor condition recommend replacement

Fail 28 Sep 2017 144,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall but not exposing any cords

front brake discs in very poor condition recommend replacement

Pass 23 Sep 2016 141,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

boot door open switch insecure

offside front door strap missing

Pass 28 Sep 2015 133,498 miles

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 117,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Plastic covers are fitted to both outer sills which limits the inspection of thoues areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Sep 2014 117,289 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Plastic covers are fitted to both outer sills which limits the inspection of thoues areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Sep 2013 100,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 89,930 miles

n/s/f tyre worn 3mm.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 80,295 miles

full undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 23 Sep 2011 80,295 miles

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

full undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,840 miles

front tyres worn 3mm.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 70,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn 3mm.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,391 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,327 miles

o/s/r tyre worn and slighly misshaped

Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,428 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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RN04 DWV is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RN04 DWV, 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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RN04 DWV is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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