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DY54 KCG

2004 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

115,530 mi
Last recorded115,530 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 KCG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 115,530 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension has general surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 112,474 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 109,101 miles

Front Both front tyres are wearing at inner edges.

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,530 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 106,347 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 106,290 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,911 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 105,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber has negligible damping effect

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 105,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clip not retaining grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clip not retaining grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber has negligible damping effect

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure and likely to fall off

Pass 3 Oct 2018 104,066 miles

NSF brake back plate is corroding.

NSR handbrake cable outer sheath is starting to split and corrode internally

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm at outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,504 miles

NSF brake back plate is corroding.

NSF brake disc is excessively corroded at outer face.

NSR shocker dust tube is insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go off colour. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tested vehicle as a two seater for seatbelts as the rear seat back was down with customer property over the seat.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 102,503 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

NSF brake back plate is corroding.

NSF brake disc is excessively corroded at outer face.

NSR shocker dust tube is insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go off colour. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tested vehicle as a two seater for seatbelts as the rear seat back was down with customer property over the seat.

Unable to check NSF wheel bearing as wheel cannot be rotated by hand , brake seized.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,594 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 99,594 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 95,559 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine area

Fail 24 Sep 2015 95,559 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 4 Sep 2014 93,161 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 93,158 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on dash

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,314 miles

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

engine management light on dash

o/s/f tyre has cut to tyre outer wall

Pass 6 Sep 2012 89,802 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,276 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 88,257 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Engine warning light on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,648 miles

OSF Anti roll bar collar has pulled out of the bush. No excessive movement.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 52,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,244 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 43,457 miles

Front anti roll bar mounting collars are broken although the bar is still held secure. † †OSF wheel inner rim is buckled.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,457 miles

Front anti roll bar mounting collars are broken although the bar is still held secure. † †OSF wheel inner rim is buckled.

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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DY54 KCG is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DY54 KCG, 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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DY54 KCG is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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