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BN54 XRB

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,245 mi
Last recorded119,245 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 XRB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 119,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 116,433 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 111,137 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 105,262 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,886 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 95,886 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,771 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 79,766 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 78,358 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

offside front seat belt slow to retract

wiper smears slightly

Fail 20 Dec 2016 78,315 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also insecure (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure and offside (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

offside front seat belt slow to retract

wiper smears slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

wiper smears slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2014 38,178 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,348 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 36,348 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 33,496 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,664 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,107 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 22,310 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,247 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,109 miles

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 XRB is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XRB, 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 BN54 XRB registered?

BN54 XRB is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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