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SM04 NGJ

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

233,038 mi
Last recorded233,038 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 NGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 233,038 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 233,038 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 230,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 230,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 224,810 miles

covers on sills

slight bind n/s/r

Pass 1 Sep 2017 216,782 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 216,782 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working BULB 239 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 205,056 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Aug 2015 192,016 miles

Brake warning light on.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 192,016 miles

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

Brake warning light on.

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 178,436 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear handbrake outer casing split

Fail 15 Aug 2014 178,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear handbrake outer casing split

Pass 14 Aug 2013 165,020 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 152,077 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Aug 2012 152,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2011 138,022 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 138,021 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 121,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brakes o/s and n/s binding slightly

various small chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2010 121,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brakes o/s and n/s binding slightly

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2009 106,004 miles

n/s/r tyre feathering slightly

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r brake binding on slightly

various chips in screen

Pass 28 Aug 2008 99,608 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 90,175 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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SM04 NGJ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM04 NGJ, 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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SM04 NGJ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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