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PY54 BBU

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,553 mi
Last recorded102,553 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 BBU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 102,553 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 102,549 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 98,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking from radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread lumpy and going out of shape

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressures obviously low

Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,701 miles

Both rear bump stops excessively deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear coil spring mountings excessively deteriorated resulting in play but not deemed insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2019 93,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Both rear bump stops excessively deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear coil spring mountings excessively deteriorated resulting in play but not deemed insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2018 90,399 miles

Both rear bump stops excessively deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

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

both rear coil spring mountings excessively deteriorated resulting in play but not deemed insecure

slight smear from front wiper blade

Fail 13 Aug 2018 90,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear bump stops excessively deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

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

both rear coil spring mountings excessively deteriorated resulting in play but not deemed insecure

slight smear from front wiper blade

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner small cut to tyre sidewall

Fail 10 Aug 2017 88,886 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough top mount bearing rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner small cut to tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,263 miles

Nearside Front Slight roughness in top mount bearing.

Fail 28 Jul 2016 78,259 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Slight roughness in top mount bearing.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Requirement just met (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 65,167 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Requirement just met (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wiper blade split

Nearside Front tyre low on edge but due to tread design meets the requirement for this test

Fail 6 Aug 2014 49,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,411 miles

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

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

front antiroll bar collars cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,573 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 33,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,169 miles

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,894 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,316 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,724 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,687 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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PY54 BBU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PY54 BBU, 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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PY54 BBU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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