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SIA 512

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,156 mi
Last recorded99,156 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIA 512
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 99,156 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 97,617 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 97,617 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 94,979 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 90,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 90,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Over axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 88,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 88,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and upper mount deteriorated/corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and upper mount deteriorated/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all tyres have slight cracking on side walls

both rear shock absorbers outer casings very corroded

under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 20 Oct 2020 83,554 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and upper mount deteriorated/corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and upper mount deteriorated/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all tyres have slight cracking on side walls

both rear shock absorbers outer casings very corroded

under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,382 miles

under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 14 Oct 2019 79,382 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 12 Oct 2018 74,991 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,524 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,741 miles

under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 12 Oct 2015 69,291 miles

both rear tyres side walls age cracking

under trims fitted not allowing full inspection testable items

Pass 8 Oct 2014 66,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,233 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,523 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 59,099 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,580 miles

dipstick broken @ end

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,610 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,597 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 39,594 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 30,893 miles

front wiper blade touching n/s corner of bonnet when operated (does not affect blade efficiency clearing screen)

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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SIA 512 is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SIA 512, 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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SIA 512 is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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