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SW04 MVU

2004 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,923 mi
Last recorded93,923 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 MVU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 93,923 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,518 miles

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

Fuel filter very rusty

Suspension components rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2020 93,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front cat area (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fuel filter very rusty

Suspension components rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2019 91,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 91,329 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 85,256 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 80,670 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 80,666 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,290 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,151 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,642 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,249 miles

Front discs and rear discs have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,308 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 56,308 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 50,052 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 50,052 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 46,423 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 38,943 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 30,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,699 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 21,023 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 21,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SW04 MVU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SW04 MVU, 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 SW04 MVU registered?

SW04 MVU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 15 June 2004.

Is SW04 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 MVU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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