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WL04 UNU

2004 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,123 mi
Last recorded182,123 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 UNU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 182,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2025 176,507 miles

Rear beam axle corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 176,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 173,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 168,850 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Adv front registration plate getting poor condition.......... (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Adv offside rear shock absorber getting corroded..........

Fail 14 Mar 2023 168,849 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Offside front coil spring broken............ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Adv front registration plate getting poor condition.......... (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Adv offside rear shock absorber getting corroded..........

Pass 10 Mar 2022 164,832 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 164,830 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 161,860 miles

both n/s tyres down to 3mm 185/50/16

inner surfaces front discs corroded

o/s sunvisor does not stay fully in place

pas pipes in rack rusty

rear axle bushes peeling

Fail 8 Mar 2021 161,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both n/s tyres down to 3mm 185/50/16

inner surfaces front discs corroded

o/s sunvisor does not stay fully in place

pas pipes in rack rusty

rear axle bushes peeling

Pass 12 Mar 2020 159,294 miles

Little reserve travel handbrake lever

Nearside Rear light lens cracked /taped

Fail 2 Mar 2020 159,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Little reserve travel handbrake lever

Nearside Rear light lens cracked /taped

Rear Exhaust box heat shield slightly loose

Pass 4 Mar 2019 147,783 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 142,383 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen scratched not in drivers view (8.3.1d)

handbrake efficiency only just met(18%)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge & tread nearing legal limit

nearside rear bump stop rubber broken

offside front tyre worn on inner edge & tread nearing legal limit

offside rear bump stop rubber broken

Pass 20 Oct 2016 130,559 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable outer casing deteriorated/corroded (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken up /deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 120,180 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,145 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 100,673 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 100,673 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 91,066 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 91,066 miles

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

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 30 Sep 2011 81,173 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 81,173 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 70,911 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,911 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 70,621 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 59,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2009 59,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 47,141 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,423 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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WL04 UNU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 WL04 UNU, 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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WL04 UNU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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