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VIA 1266

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

175,337 mi
Last recorded175,337 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIA 1266
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 175,337 miles

Suspension components generally corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 175,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 169,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 169,319 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 161,305 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 161,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 153,188 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 146,173 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 140,354 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 134,323 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 123,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,859 miles

undertray's fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 108,979 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 103,978 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 103,978 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 98,708 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 98,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 93,477 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 87,560 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 87,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 81,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 81,399 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 73,092 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 63,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s & n/s/r s/absorber shrouds detached

replaced n/s/f side light bulb

Pass 20 Sep 2008 58,656 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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VIA 1266 is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VIA 1266, 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 VIA 1266 registered?

VIA 1266 is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is VIA 1266 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIA 1266 shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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