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BL54 BEJ

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

171,857 mi
Last recorded171,857 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 BEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 171,857 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 171,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 164,169 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 155,233 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 152,883 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 137,420 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2022 136,702 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2021 121,685 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 109,119 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 109,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 107,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 19 May 2018 103,949 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 / 50 / 16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2018 103,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 / 50 / 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2017 101,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 11 May 2017 101,254 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 5 May 2016 97,699 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2016 97,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 91,677 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 83,279 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 71,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

drivers door check-strap not connected

offside rear shock-absorber leaking slightly

rear brake application becoming uneven

Pass 17 May 2013 71,977 miles

drivers door check-strap not connected

offside rear shock-absorber leaking slightly

rear brake application becoming uneven

Pass 17 May 2012 60,707 miles

drivers door checkstrap adrift

front tyres worn very low inner edges 185/50/16v

rear brake application becoming uneven

wiper smears

Pass 19 May 2011 51,709 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 43,852 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 43,770 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 36,825 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 36,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 30,329 miles

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

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

all tyres sidewalls starting to show signs of cracking, recommend replacement

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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BL54 BEJ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BL54 BEJ, 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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What year was BL54 BEJ registered?

BL54 BEJ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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