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PL54 CYJ

2004 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,374 mi
Last recorded120,374 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 CYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 120,374 miles

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

slight exhaust blow

suspension corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2025 120,350 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to test (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

slight exhaust blow

suspension corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2024 115,542 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 113,231 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 110,001 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 109,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 104,600 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,653 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,516 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 90,085 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,336 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 83,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear shocker covers insecure

condensation to o/s headlight

front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 83,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear shocker covers insecure

condensation to o/s headlight

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,707 miles

both rear shocker covers insecure

centre exhaust box deteriorated (outer skins )

nails in both rear tyres

screen marked

Fail 13 Oct 2015 81,684 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear shocker covers insecure

centre exhaust box deteriorated (outer skins )

nails in both rear tyres

screen marked

Pass 7 Oct 2014 75,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn at inner edges

screen marked by wiper

Fail 7 Oct 2014 75,523 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn at inner edges

brake warning light on

e,p,c. light on

engine management light on

screen marked by wiper

Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front screen scratched

Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,915 miles

offside park brake cable bunching

Fail 30 Oct 2012 62,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside park brake cable bunching

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,290 miles

Front anti roll bar plastic sleves adrift

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cables bunching

n/s/r tyre inner wall cracked

o/s/f tyre bulge in outer wall

Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,380 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,996 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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PL54 CYJ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PL54 CYJ, 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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PL54 CYJ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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