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VF04 BKX

2004 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

182,526 mi
Last recorded182,526 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 BKX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 182,526 miles

may need future work on handbrake

Fail 22 Jun 2020 182,526 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 168,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded weak

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 168,604 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open lid (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 161,456 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 161,456 miles

Nearside 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to tread and perishing to side walls

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 157,133 miles

Offside Rear Brake readings slightly low

Rear Both tyres have cracking to tread, perishing to side walls and slightly out of shape

Rear Seats in stored position, seat belts not tested

Some smearing wiper blade

Undertray damaged and insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2016 157,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake readings slightly low

Rear Both tyres have cracking to tread, perishing to side walls and slightly out of shape

Rear Seats in stored position, seat belts not tested

Some smearing wiper blade

Undertray damaged and insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2015 153,474 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 153,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 146,563 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 138,595 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 131,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor wear found in antiroll bar links...nearside track rod slightly distorted

Pass 19 Oct 2012 131,728 miles

minor wear found in antiroll bar links...nearside track rod slightly distorted

Pass 13 Oct 2011 122,280 miles

near side rear alloy wheel rim damaged on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2011 122,280 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

near side rear alloy wheel rim damaged on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 114,332 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F SHOCK WET.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.PADS CLOSE LIMIT.O/S/R WHEEL INNER RIM DISTORTED.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 114,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/F+N/S/F SHOCK WET.ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.PADS CLOSE LIMIT.O/S/R WHEEL INNER RIM DISTORTED.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 93,560 miles

DISCS WORN.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 93,560 miles

DISCS WORN.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,043 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 50,313 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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VF04 BKX is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VF04 BKX, 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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VF04 BKX is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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