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YJ04 PLM

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

235,264 mi
Last recorded235,264 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 PLM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 235,264 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 226,261 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 221,190 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 216,567 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 214,150 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 214,150 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 207,624 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 207,624 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 193,074 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 193,074 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 176,868 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 176,868 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

brake wear warning light on

Pass 3 Nov 2017 147,845 miles

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

N/S/R suspension bump-stop deteriorating

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 147,845 miles

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

N/S/R suspension bump-stop deteriorating

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 123,101 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Front wiper blades worn

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

Rear both tyres slightly perishing/cracking

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

Slight oil leak

Slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Under-trays fitted

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 97,444 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-tray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,307 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low 1.8mm and heavliy worn on inner edges advise replacing soon

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damaged to O/S/F tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 78,307 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low 1.8mm and heavliy worn on inner edges advise replacing soon

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damaged to O/S/F tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,882 miles

Engine management light on indicating a fault. MOT RFR as of spring 2013.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,719 miles

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

both rear brake disc's excessively worn/pitted

Fail 10 Feb 2011 39,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear brake disc's excessively worn/pitted

o/s/f tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,092 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)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 31,285 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,098 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 20,680 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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YJ04 PLM is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YJ04 PLM, 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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YJ04 PLM is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 20 June 2004.

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