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VU04 XZM

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,003 mi
Last recorded75,003 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 XZM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 75,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 75,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 72,804 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 72,804 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 71,703 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,398 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 71,391 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 70,527 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 69,848 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 66,738 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,228 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,293 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,462 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 59,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,513 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,243 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,344 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,741 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,932 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,605 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 46,605 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,563 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 33,411 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perished.

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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VU04 XZM is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VU04 XZM, 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 VU04 XZM registered?

VU04 XZM is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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