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BG54 CWV

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

181,202 mi
Last recorded181,202 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 CWV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 181,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

not able to check outer sills

Pass 26 Nov 2024 177,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

not able to check all brake pipes

not able to check outer sills

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 6 Dec 2023 172,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 172,444 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 166,836 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 160,350 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 152,905 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 142,599 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread just over 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake binding

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

exhaust heat shield loose on back box

Fail 5 Jun 2019 142,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread just over 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake binding

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

exhaust heat shield loose on back box

Pass 22 Jun 2018 135,937 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 135,937 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers missing both front (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 129,992 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake slight drag

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 115,208 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 114,304 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 111,168 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 107,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 102,332 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Dec 2011 102,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 98,093 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 91,292 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 84,634 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r shocker dirt shield fell down

Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,562 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 69,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BG54 CWV is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG54 CWV, 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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BG54 CWV is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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