2004 Audi A2 MOT pass rate: 63.3% (4,510 tests)
Is the 2004 A2 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2004-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62.8% -1.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 63.0% -1.0 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 64.3% -1.0 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2004 A2
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 1,295 | 25.2% |
| 2 | Suspension | 1,050 | 20.4% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,003 | 19.5% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 498 | 9.7% |
| 5 | Tyres | 409 | 7.9% |
| 6 | Steering | 325 | 6.3% |
All A2 years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3,470 | 61.5% | -5.2 pts | 133,992 |
| 2002 | 4,497 | 61.4% | -4.4 pts | 127,240 |
| 2003 | 3,698 | 62.3% | -2.7 pts | 124,082 |
| 2004 (this page) | 4,510 | 63.3% | -1.1 pts | 125,075 |
| 2005 | 2,812 | 63.1% | -1.4 pts | 126,441 |
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FAQs
Is a 2004 Audi A2 reliable?
2004-registered examples passed 63.3% of their MOT tests (4,510 tests, 2023–2025), -1.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 22 years old with a median 125,075 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2004 A2?
The median tested example shows 125,075 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.