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SV04 ZCT

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,541 mi
Last recorded168,541 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 ZCT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 168,541 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 165,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant low

Fail 3 Dec 2020 165,986 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 28 May 2019 159,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2019 159,978 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and blade not tested for clearing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/50x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 150,276 miles

2 x rear tyre treads splitting

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion various suspension components

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2018 150,274 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/50x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 x rear tyre treads splitting

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion various suspension components

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2018 150,180 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake hoses (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested exhaust has major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just before tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure just before tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 143,680 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front tape on wiper arm an windscreen marked

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2017 143,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding seized (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front tape on wiper arm an windscreen marked

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

tc light on and brake warning light on

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 138,605 miles

Exhaust hanger broken off exhaust still secure

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

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

Offside rear light lens in poor condition

Parking brake just passed 17 %

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Fail 13 Jun 2016 138,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust hanger broken off exhaust still secure

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

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

Offside rear light lens in poor condition

Parking brake just passed 17 %

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Pass 17 Jun 2015 131,027 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inneredge

Fail 16 Jun 2015 131,027 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inneredge

Pass 6 May 2014 125,337 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 119,951 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 114,713 miles

all 4 tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2011 108,830 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 101,942 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 94,112 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 84,611 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 65,016 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 ZCT is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SV04 ZCT, 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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SV04 ZCT is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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