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VN04 ATK

2004 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,366 mi
Last recorded141,366 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 ATK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 141,366 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases securing bolts on flange badly corroded. Joint to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 141,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper parking brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases securing bolts on flange badly corroded. Joint to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 140,774 miles

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

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

undertrays

Pass 16 Dec 2022 134,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery light on

Fail 16 Dec 2022 134,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

battery light on

Pass 12 Jan 2022 129,203 miles

Battery lamp on dash

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Numerous (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear + n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 129,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction + Light is dim (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall + has a cut deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery lamp on dash

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Numerous (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear + n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 124,234 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 119,863 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 113,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and under trays fitted

engine management lamp on

sill trims fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 109,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 103,078 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 98,350 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in sealant

Pass 19 Dec 2013 91,981 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 91,874 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear and nearside rear shocker dust covers insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2012 91,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

MIL light on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

car pulling to the left on test drive

offside rear and nearside rear shocker dust covers insecure

water inside offside front headlight

Pass 23 Dec 2011 91,066 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 91,064 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

MIL light on

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 76,088 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 76,087 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Dec 2009 60,710 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,576 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,656 miles

N.S.R tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,452 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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VN04 ATK is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VN04 ATK, 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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VN04 ATK is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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