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VE04 UTP

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,098 mi
Last recorded177,098 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 UTP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 177,098 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 169,457 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 169,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 161,238 miles

nearside front constant velocity gaiter deteriorating

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2015 149,204 miles

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

Off side front lower suspension arm corroded

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

Rear shockabsorber shrouds detached from bump stops

off side front strut tip mounting bearing sized

Fail 7 Aug 2015 149,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Off side front lower suspension arm corroded

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

Rear shockabsorber shrouds detached from bump stops

off side front strut tip mounting bearing sized

Fail 22 Aug 2014 135,873 miles

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

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

offside front strut top mounting bearing tight

Pass 22 Aug 2014 135,873 miles

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

offside front strut top mounting bearing tight

Pass 26 Jul 2013 128,014 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 115,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 103,451 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 103,451 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 95,301 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 81,836 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 70,413 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 70,413 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 57,166 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 57,166 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)

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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VE04 UTP is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE04 UTP, 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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VE04 UTP is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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