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YC04 MVS

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,919 mi
Last recorded161,919 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 MVS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 161,919 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 161,917 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 143,700 miles

Front n/s & o/s floor pans / foot wells damaged on underside of vehicle

Front n/s & o/s slight play inner steering arms

Front under tray is loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe runs along axle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted n/s & o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil level not checked due to dip stick broken

Fail 13 Jan 2021 143,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to brake hose union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front n/s & o/s floor pans / foot wells damaged on underside of vehicle

Front n/s & o/s slight play inner steering arms

Front under tray is loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe runs along axle covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted n/s & o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

oil level not checked due to dip stick broken

Pass 19 Dec 2019 126,495 miles

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

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 123,105 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 123,103 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 118,600 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 113,967 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 113,966 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 109,083 miles

offside rear tyre tread close to the legal limit

Pass 9 Sep 2015 107,398 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 107,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,163 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both rear bump stops deteriated

Fail 5 Sep 2013 87,749 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,749 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,914 miles

both rear bump stops deteriated

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,807 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 68,807 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 57,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriate rear number plate - letters starting to fade

Fail 26 Mar 2010 57,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriate rear number plate - letters starting to fade

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,332 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,566 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,398 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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YC04 MVS is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YC04 MVS, 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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YC04 MVS is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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