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SV04 VEB

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,448 mi
Last recorded147,448 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 VEB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 147,448 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 134,809 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 125,568 miles

n/s TRE dust cover deteriorated

n/s no plate bulb inop

Pass 16 Jul 2022 120,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 118,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 118,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 113,298 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 107,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 100,317 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Oil leak ()

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 7 Jul 2017 100,317 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,808 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bind n/s rear hub

Pass 18 Oct 2013 92,475 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 89,583 miles

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

n/s rear tyre split inner sidewall

o/s front tyre split inner sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2012 89,583 miles

n/s rear tyre split inner sidewall

o/s front tyre split inner sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,430 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,534 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 83,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 76,097 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,666 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,514 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,673 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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SV04 VEB is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SV04 VEB, 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 SV04 VEB registered?

SV04 VEB is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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