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EF54 AVU

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,008 mi
Last recorded104,008 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 AVU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 104,008 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 103,982 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 101,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 101,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 97,468 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 96,248 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 96,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 91,065 miles

Both Front Tyre's Heavily Wearing Inner Edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 91,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Pad Wear Wire Broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both Front Tyre's Heavily Wearing Inner Edge

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear Inner Swept Area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 83,445 miles

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 83,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Heavily Worn Inner Edge/Inner Sidewall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 79,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

condensation in n/s headlight

Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,591 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 68,744 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 68,744 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,729 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2015 58,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Poor condition of rear brake discs

Fail 20 Nov 2014 50,880 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,880 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 42,890 miles

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

offside rear seatbelt buckle damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,778 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,001 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 34,003 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,318 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 29,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 24,621 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 19,295 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 19,295 miles

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

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

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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EF54 AVU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF54 AVU, 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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EF54 AVU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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