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SC54 HBD

2004 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,049 mi
Last recorded117,049 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 HBD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 117,049 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 117,049 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,323 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 116,323 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 115,276 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 115,192 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 113,707 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 111,396 miles

hand brake just met legal requirment

Pass 25 Jul 2018 110,594 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 110,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 109,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light on

offside front safety strap fauly

Fail 1 Jul 2017 109,965 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 109,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine warning light on

offside front door safety strap faulty

Pass 3 Dec 2015 105,271 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light on

rear tyres on limit

Fail 2 Dec 2015 105,271 miles

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

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)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light on

rear tyres on limit

Pass 28 Nov 2014 102,559 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 100,330 miles

N/S front tyre has parish

o/s front tyre has parish

EML IS ON

Fail 4 Feb 2013 97,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,769 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 96,523 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 96,523 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 91,409 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 70,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,821 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,782 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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SC54 HBD is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SC54 HBD, 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 SC54 HBD registered?

SC54 HBD is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is SC54 HBD safe to buy?

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