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VE04 XZW

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

156,753 mi
Last recorded156,753 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 XZW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 156,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 152,998 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 149,245 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 145,679 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 142,446 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 140,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 132,982 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 124,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 117,095 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 109,778 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 109,546 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 102,013 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Sight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,707 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel (side to side check)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 83,706 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 74,081 miles

front anti roll bar worn / colliers missing

Fail 22 Jun 2012 74,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front anti roll bar worn / colliers missing

Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,033 miles

all 4 tyres low

front brake discs worn

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar bushes worn advise replace

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,476 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,526 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 42,195 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 33,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XZW is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VE04 XZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE04 XZW registered?

VE04 XZW is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 3 June 2004.

Is VE04 XZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE04 XZW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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