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RN04 XWS

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,179 mi
Last recorded154,179 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 XWS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 154,179 miles

Engine cover and undertray obscuring view

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft Constant velocity boot allowing slight grease to escape

Nearside Front Seat belt slow retraction when released at final section

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handle cover (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 147,239 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2024 140,402 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 132,805 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 124,990 miles

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2021 118,101 miles

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2021 118,101 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 111,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2020 111,019 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking grease slightly

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2019 101,727 miles

Rear brake lines very slight corrosion

Rear number plate de laminating

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,002 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 95,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 87,453 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,489 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 79,994 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,678 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,493 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,747 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs corroded and in poor condition on inner face.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,362 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,670 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 29,668 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,851 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 XWS is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RN04 XWS, 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 RN04 XWS registered?

RN04 XWS is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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