2004 Audi A2 1.4L Petrol · BA04 KFL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the clean result of its most recent inspection. The final recorded test conducted in June 2022 at 133,087 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all safety and emissions standards at that time. However, because no MOT has been recorded for nearly four years, the vehicle is currently overdue for its annual test. This significant gap in documentation suggests the car has either been off the road or experienced long periods of inactivity. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. Between June 2020 and May 2021, the car covered 9,338 miles, which represents a period of higher usage compared to the historical average. Following this, the vehicle covered only 4,719 miles between May 2021 and June 2022. This lower annual mileage often correlates with less wear on mechanical components like the engine and gearbox, but increases the risk of fluid degradation and seized brake components if the vehicle has sat stationary. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as the Audi A2 is prone to corrosion in the rear arches and floor sills. The history shows failures in 2020 and 2021 that were rectified immediately, suggesting the previous owner was willing to address faults when flagged. Given the long elapsed time since the last test, a thorough check of perished rubber bushes, leaking shock dampers, and seized brake calipers is essential. The state of the tyres and the brake fluid will also reveal whether the low annual mileage has led to neglect or dry rot.