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NL54 KVU

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

171,315 mi
Last recorded171,315 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 KVU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 171,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake Hose incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Brake Hose incorrectly fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2021 171,258 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Engine Management Light On

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 168,518 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2020 168,511 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 163,587 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 159,953 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 159,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 157,425 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 157,425 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 152,668 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 152,668 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 146,204 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 146,203 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 138,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 138,392 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 131,617 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad wear indicator on

osr tyre has surface cuts to inner sidewall

Fail 24 Oct 2012 131,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad wear indicator on

osr tyre has surface cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2012 121,425 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 9 Jun 2011 96,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside brake warning wires broken / warning light on

Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside brake warning wires broken / warning light on

Fail 24 Jun 2010 79,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,606 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 64,143 miles

Front wiper blade smears screen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 64,143 miles

Front wiper blade smears screen

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,155 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 46,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 31,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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NL54 KVU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 NL54 KVU, 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 NL54 KVU registered?

NL54 KVU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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