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2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,603 mi
Last recorded83,603 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 USB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 83,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2023 83,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 82,680 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 81,891 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked / damaged

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 80,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,002 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 79,002 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 75,444 miles

Advise both rear shock absorber shields loose / insecure

Advise handbrake efficiency limit only just met

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 75,444 miles

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

Advise both rear shock absorber shields loose / insecure

Advise handbrake efficiency limit only just met

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 71,450 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 71,450 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 68,286 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,936 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 62,351 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,845 miles

Advise nearside and offside rear shock absorber shields insecre to units.

Advise nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage (no cord or bulging visible)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 59,845 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise nearside and offside rear shock absorber shields insecre to units.

Advise nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage (no cord or bulging visible)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,745 miles

Advise rear shockabsorber dust shields insecure nearside and offside.

Advise slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,635 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 53,635 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,142 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,608 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,196 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,543 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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FY54 USB is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver 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 FY54 USB, 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 USB is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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