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SD54 MLX

2004 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,953 mi
Last recorded125,953 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 MLX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 125,953 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 125,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 117,130 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 117,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 111,506 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both axle mounts (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' just passes (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 105,215 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

fuel filter slightly corroded .Suggest having this changed

windscreen has slight scratching in swept area.Suggest having this changed

Fail 31 Mar 2017 105,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,913 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 97,913 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition backbox (7.1.4)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 83,249 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,261 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,305 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 69,305 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,535 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 59,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,949 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 41,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,206 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,454 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 24,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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SD54 MLX is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SD54 MLX, 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 SD54 MLX registered?

SD54 MLX is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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