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FY54 PLV

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,086 mi
Last recorded209,086 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 PLV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2024 209,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded and covers broken/loose

Pass 4 Sep 2023 202,686 miles

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Spring Corroded

Offside Front Fog Lamp Insecure

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

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

Rear Both Shockers Corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 199,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper damage/scratches to windscreen

Rear Both rear shock absorber covers loose/broken

Fail 26 Aug 2022 199,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper damage/scratches to windscreen

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both rear shock absorber covers loose/broken

Pass 1 Sep 2021 190,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 190,421 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 182,146 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 182,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 177,520 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyre treads worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Apr 2019 177,520 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable worn and corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

both rear tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2018 168,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

near/side front tyre wearing down on inner edge

off/side rear tyre wearing dow on inner edge

shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Fail 29 Jan 2018 168,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc + leaking grease on brake area (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

near/side front tyre wearing down on inner edge

off/side rear tyre wearing dow on inner edge

shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 27 Sep 2016 159,267 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable hanging down

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Fail 26 Sep 2016 159,261 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable hanging down

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 10 Oct 2015 154,500 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 154,500 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 148,138 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 139,448 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 139,442 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 129,001 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 118,189 miles

n/s/r light lense damaged

rear shock absorber outer casing insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2010 107,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 107,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 96,677 miles

sidewall damage to passenger front tyres

Pass 24 Jul 2008 86,472 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 86,472 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,061 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 70,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FY54 PLV is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FY54 PLV, 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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FY54 PLV is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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