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AJ54 ELW

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,352 mi
Last recorded154,352 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ELW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 154,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven and perishing/cracking

Offside Front Perishing/cracking

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear seats missing at time of test

Rear suspension bump-stops deteriorating

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 147,069 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front, Advise replacing soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to test rear seatbelts

Fail 30 Jul 2019 147,069 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front, Advise replacing soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to test rear seatbelts

Pass 1 Aug 2018 140,384 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 140,384 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 133,927 miles

nearside side plastic trim damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2016 125,055 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 124,918 miles

Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 114,714 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 105,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

front wipers smear slightly

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge & close to wear indicators

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

slight oil leak

water in offside front headlight lens

Fail 1 Sep 2014 105,163 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

front wipers smear slightly

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge & close to wear indicators

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside front inner brake pad staring to wear low

slight oil leak

water in offside front headlight lens

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,052 miles

Nearside Front 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 rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 95,052 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 86,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

n/s/r wheel damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2011 78,064 miles

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

undertray fitted -- vision impaired

Fail 26 Aug 2011 78,064 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear discs corroded

undertray fitted -- vision impaired

Pass 23 Aug 2010 71,197 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes partially binding

slight damage to n/s/f and n/s/r wheels

undertrays fitted vision impaired

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 2 Sep 2009 64,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 31 Jan 2008 52,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,261 miles

front discs are corroding

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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AJ54 ELW is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ54 ELW, 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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AJ54 ELW is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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