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VK04 EFX

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

185,589 mi
Last recorded185,589 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 EFX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 185,589 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 171,502 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 164,713 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 164,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 160,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre bold on inner and outer edges.

Fail 8 Feb 2014 160,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

o/s/f tyre bold on inner and outer edges.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 152,801 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 152,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 147,984 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 147,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 131,996 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 131,994 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 123,792 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 123,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 107,179 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 91,833 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 91,794 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 91,377 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,430 miles

windscreen cracked at bottom. from offside to nearside.

Fail 2 Apr 2007 71,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

windscreen cracked at bottom from offside to nearside.

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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VK04 EFX is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VK04 EFX, 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 VK04 EFX registered?

VK04 EFX is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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