CarVerify

Free Car Check

RE54 VRD

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,862 mi
Last recorded132,862 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 VRD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 132,862 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 129,652 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 119,243 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 108,115 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 108,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 99,098 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 99,098 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 87,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front wheel bearing noisey

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing noisey

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Evidence of being runflat on nearside rear tyre sidewall

Evidence of being runflat on offside rear tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside front valve stem leaking due to corroded alloy

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear valve stem leaking due to corroded alloy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front valve stem leaking due to corroded alloy

Offside rear valve stem leaking due to corroded alloy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2012 79,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Evidence of being runflat on nearside rear tyre sidewall

Evidence of being runflat on offside rear tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside front valve stem leaking due to corroded alloy

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear valve stem leaking due to corroded alloy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front valve stem leaking due to corroded alloy

Offside rear valve stem leaking due to corroded alloy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,608 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 30 Sep 2011 71,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake discs worn.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 62,722 miles

Dip stick missing piece off the bottom measuring end

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

OSR/NSR tyres starting to crack/perish

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 62,722 miles

Dip stick missing piece off the bottom measuring end

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

OSR/NSR tyres starting to crack/perish

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2010 62,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Dip stick missing piece off the bottom measuring end

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

OSR/NSR tyres starting to crack/perish

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 51,637 miles

Bottom of dip stick oil measure brocken off

Nail in offside rear tyre

Top roof glass cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front tyre wall damaged.

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
Full Audi A2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RE54 VRD is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RE54 VRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE54 VRD?

You can check the full history of RE54 VRD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE54 VRD registered?

RE54 VRD is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is RE54 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE54 VRD shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE54 VRD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RE54 VRD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.