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FP54 ZBV

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

177,948 mi
Last recorded177,948 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 ZBV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 177,948 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 177,942 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2025 175,540 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 175,536 miles

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both springs too short shockabsorbers bottomed out no travel (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 173,699 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 173,097 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 172,045 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 172,042 miles

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

Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment all (7.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2021 169,469 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 167,661 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 165,964 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 162,446 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 155,316 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 146,997 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 135,419 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 118,038 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,547 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

nearside rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

offside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

offside rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Pass 11 Dec 2012 87,769 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 87,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,785 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 65,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 65,941 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,246 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 43,584 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake flex has chaffed on hub assembly causing slight damage to outer hose

Pass 17 Dec 2008 43,584 miles

n/s/f brake flex has chaffed on hub assembly causing slight damage to outer hose

Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,192 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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FP54 ZBV is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FP54 ZBV, 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 FP54 ZBV registered?

FP54 ZBV is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is FP54 ZBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 ZBV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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