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RV04 CEJ

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

207,153 mi
Last recorded207,153 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 CEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 207,153 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounted badly and is hitting hard up against the fuel tank (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Some Exhaust heat shields are loose

Fail 31 Mar 2026 207,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet will not open (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounted badly and is hitting hard up against the fuel tank (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Some Exhaust heat shields are loose

Pass 15 Nov 2024 200,519 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 200,311 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 188,767 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken ( course of light on dash )

Nearside Rear bumper / wing accident damage

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash amber

Fail 31 Oct 2023 188,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm bottom ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm bottom ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken ( course of light on dash )

Nearside Rear bumper / wing accident damage

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash amber

Pass 15 Nov 2022 178,208 miles

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

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

brake warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 15 Nov 2022 178,207 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

brake warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 14 Sep 2022 178,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 165,808 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 165,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 153,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 153,219 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 144,633 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 138,917 miles

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

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

rear bump stops worn

Fail 13 Aug 2018 138,917 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear bump stops worn

Pass 22 Aug 2017 133,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 133,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 124,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low on edges o/s very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear indicators faded recommend attention

Fail 31 Aug 2016 124,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low on edges o/s very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear indicators faded recommend attention

Pass 21 Mar 2015 115,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,736 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 103,175 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2012 95,264 miles

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 9 May 2011 87,643 miles

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

emmission level high

Pass 19 May 2010 79,564 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 79,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,810 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 65,635 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 49,013 miles

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

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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RV04 CEJ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 RV04 CEJ, 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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RV04 CEJ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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