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VN04 GWU

2004 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,201 mi
Last recorded76,201 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 GWU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 74,614 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 74,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 71,238 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 67,194 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 67,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 63,144 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 60,960 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 60,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 55,791 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 55,789 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,951 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 50,520 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,171 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,416 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,939 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 40,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,397 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 39,397 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,738 miles

High level brake light l.e.d. not working

Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,183 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 24,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper smeary/poor

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre tread distorting

Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,808 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 18,807 miles

Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,364 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake light not all bulbs working in the row

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 GWU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 GWU, 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 VN04 GWU registered?

VN04 GWU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is VN04 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN04 GWU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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