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VF04 DCU

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,820 mi
Last recorded148,820 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 DCU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 148,820 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 143,200 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 128,760 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 128,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 120,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small split, grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively very small split, grease seepage (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 120,153 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 118,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 109,700 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 106,798 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,220 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 103,220 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,987 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 96,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,631 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 88,042 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 88,042 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 78,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,364 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 65,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,614 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 50,583 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,883 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,370 miles

3 lights out on high level brake lamp

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 DCU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF04 DCU, 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 VF04 DCU registered?

VF04 DCU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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