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BN54 HBC

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

186,886 mi
Last recorded186,886 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 HBC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 186,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 170,986 miles

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

Rear indicators discoloured

Pass 5 Dec 2023 158,715 miles

Rear indicators discoloured

Pass 30 Dec 2022 149,878 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 135,944 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 124,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 112,385 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 112,385 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 97,733 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 94,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres developing age cracks

Pass 8 Nov 2016 91,471 miles

no access to rear seats

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 82,736 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 82,736 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 79,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 79,999 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,826 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 71,364 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,285 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,300 miles

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

both rear discs slight corosion

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,970 miles

both rear seats missing(UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION OF SEAT BELTS)

fuel cap release button inop

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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BN54 HBC is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BN54 HBC, 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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BN54 HBC is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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