2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Audi A2 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,441 MOT tests in 2024. 56.0% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time56.0%
Failed or needed repairs44.0%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,441 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  6. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened2.9%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.7%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes27.4%
  2. Lights & electrics25.0%
  3. Suspension20.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.5%
  5. Tyres7.8%
  6. Steering7.3%
  7. Body & chassis5.8%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Audi A2?

In 2024, 56.0% of 2004 Audi A2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,441 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Audi A2?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2004 Audi A2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).