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BK54 SDY

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

197,279 mi
Last recorded197,279 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 SDY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 197,279 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 196,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts & n/s/rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2024 179,122 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2023 162,344 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 149,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 149,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 146,008 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 140,343 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 129,908 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 129,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 118,433 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 118,433 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 115,597 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 112,229 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 108,971 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 105,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 102,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 98,975 miles

N/s/f tyre inner sidewall is perishing/splitting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 89,368 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 89,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f check strap

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,557 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber shroud insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2010 66,553 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s aim low

n/s/r shockabsorber shroud insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,040 miles

damage to n/s/r light cluster but no white light showing

stone chip front screen

Fail 14 Sep 2009 42,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s/r light cluster but no white light showing

front anti rollbar hitting o/s/f sub frame d bushs faulty

stone chip front screen

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,154 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)

near side rear seat belt not cheaked due to a chiled seat fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2008 31,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

near side rear seat belt not cheaked due to a chiled seat fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BK54 SDY is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BK54 SDY, 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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BK54 SDY is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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