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DG54 LFZ

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,700 mi
Last recorded158,700 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 LFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 158,700 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 156,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 156,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 149,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 149,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 143,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 143,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 135,215 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 128,067 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 128,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 119,830 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 119,830 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 115,140 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 114,196 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 113,487 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 112,540 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 112,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 103,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 103,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall and tread split but showing no cords.185/50-16.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 102,144 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2012 98,794 miles

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 91,059 miles

Offside raer tyre perished

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,628 miles

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

all tyres perished

strong advise front discs coroaded

Fail 28 Aug 2009 78,494 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front anti roll bar inner bush stops starting to corrode.

Front brake discs worn on inner braking surfaces.

Nearside number plate light lens loose.

Nearside rear suspension bump stops perished.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear suspension bump stops perished.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 78,494 miles

Front anti roll bar inner bush stops starting to corrode.

Front brake discs worn on inner braking surfaces.

Nearside number plate light lens loose.

Nearside rear suspension bump stops perished.

Offside rear suspension bump stops perished.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 66,240 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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DG54 LFZ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG54 LFZ, 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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DG54 LFZ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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