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VN04 FUW

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

225,528 mi
Last recorded225,528 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 FUW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 225,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 221,943 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged but not affecting lights

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 215,832 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 205,301 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 205,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front tyres worn badly o n inner edge and perishing in tread

Offside head lamp aim weak beam pattern

Pass 19 Jun 2020 196,081 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 196,079 miles

Nearside Outer 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 186,350 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 173,326 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 159,790 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 146,130 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 134,129 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 121,702 miles

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Pass 20 Mar 2013 116,410 miles

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Pass 3 Apr 2012 111,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 106,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,756 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 100,756 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 95,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 88,299 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 66,743 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 FUW is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FUW, 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 FUW is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 12 April 2004.

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