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VK04 FPL

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,684 mi
Last recorded156,684 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 FPL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 156,684 miles

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

both headlamps - aims on upper limits

handbrake performance close to legal limit

Fail 20 Jul 2018 156,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake performance close to legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2017 155,493 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 155,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 148,650 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 148,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 134,461 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 105,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Oct 2012 95,625 miles

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

slightly low reading offside rear service & park brake

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,431 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 89,412 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 87,268 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 86,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

front bodywork tatty

Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,162 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,002 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 54,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

wiper skipping part of screen but adequate view

Pass 14 Dec 2007 54,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper skipping part of screen but adequate view

Pass 16 Jun 2007 48,652 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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VK04 FPL is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FPL, 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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What year was VK04 FPL registered?

VK04 FPL is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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