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SL04 XBC

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,161 mi
Last recorded173,161 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 XBC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 173,161 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 166,125 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 166,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 161,583 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 150,373 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 145,363 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 145,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 141,018 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 135,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper worn

Fail 20 Mar 2015 135,096 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 120,781 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 105,844 miles

OIL CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEVEL

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR TYRE QUITE BADLY CRACKED AROU8ND COMPLETE CIRCUMFERENCE BUT NO CORDS VISIBLE

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

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

TYRE WEAR SUGGESTS CAR MAY BENEFIT FROM TRACKING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2013 105,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR TYRE QUITE BADLY CRACKED AROU8ND COMPLETE CIRCUMFERENCE BUT NO CORDS VISIBLE

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

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

OIL CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEVEL

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

TYRE WEAR SUGGESTS CAR MAY BENEFIT FROM TRACKING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2011 80,183 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

EMISSIONS SO CLEAN UNABLE TO OBTAIN READING ON EMISSIONS MACHINE SO NO PRINT OUT POSSIBLE.

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

FRONT WIPER SLIGHTLY WORN

NSR TYRE PERISHED ON SIDEWALL AND SMALL CRACKS

OSR HANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODED BUT WIRES NOT YET BROKEN

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,183 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

EMISSIONS SO CLEAN UNABLE TO OBTAIN READING ON EMISSIONS MACHINE SO NO PRINT OUT POSSIBLE.

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

FRONT WIPER SLIGHTLY WORN

NSR TYRE PERISHED ON SIDEWALL AND SMALL CRACKS

OSR HANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODED BUT WIRES NOT YET BROKEN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,400 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 66,400 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,933 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,537 miles

SLIGHT SMEARING FROM FRONT WIPER.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,976 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)

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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SL04 XBC is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL04 XBC, 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 SL04 XBC registered?

SL04 XBC is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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