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SR04 FYF

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

121,148 mi
Last recorded121,148 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR04 FYF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 121,148 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2026 121,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced & offside front (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour & offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

oil cooler leaking

Fail 17 Apr 2026 120,974 miles

Fuel system component leaking @ underfloor cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tail light lens damaged

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated PUNCTURED (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 120,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 120,626 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 120,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 117,744 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 109,257 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 105,693 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 105,693 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 104,327 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

front subframe, rear axle and exhaust system are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 19 Aug 2020 104,326 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

front subframe, rear axle and exhaust system are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Aug 2019 102,578 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 102,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 100,516 miles

Both rear shocks corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 100,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shocks corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

front brake discs are slightly corroded and pitted

front subframe and exhaust system are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 28 Jul 2017 98,418 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

front brake discs are slightly corroded and pitted

front subframe and exhaust system are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight bind brake

Pass 11 Jul 2015 94,893 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 94,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 92,568 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 90,578 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 90,578 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,428 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,228 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,484 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 71,099 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 58,270 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 58,264 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,303 miles

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

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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SR04 FYF is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 SR04 FYF, 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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SR04 FYF is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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