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MW54 LCU

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

179,602 mi
Last recorded179,602 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 LCU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 179,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 179,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 170,499 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 170,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 163,307 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 161,095 miles

chip in screen

Pass 16 Nov 2021 156,395 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 9 Nov 2021 156,389 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 152,502 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 147,933 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 139,747 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 132,684 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 123,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 116,110 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge and starting to perish

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,264 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn to limit.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 90,068 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,968 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,572 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,230 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 43,528 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,006 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,047 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 30,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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MW54 LCU is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 83,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW54 LCU, 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 21 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MW54 LCU is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 30 January 2005.

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