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SL54 JFJ

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

168,759 mi
Last recorded168,759 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 JFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 168,759 miles

advise n/s/f o/s/f inner track rods have slight play

Fail 4 Dec 2025 168,759 miles

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

advise n/s/f o/s/f inner track rods have slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2024 167,443 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 167,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise tracking

Pass 10 Dec 2023 162,578 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 162,578 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/s Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play O/s Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 159,319 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s Front ()

Fail 8 Dec 2022 159,318 miles

Service brake excessively binding N/s Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/s + O/s Front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s Front ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 158,154 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s Front ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 155,682 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 152,305 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 152,305 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken N/s Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side O/s Rear (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel O/s Rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 148,024 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 141,691 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 141,691 miles

Registration plate lamp not working N/s Rear (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (phone , sat nav Holder) (8.3.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 135,530 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 128,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 122,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 115,005 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 106,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2012 106,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 97,228 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 89,351 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 89,351 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 72,827 miles

nearside front alloy wheel slightly buckled.

oil leak from engine area

slight dampness around power steering pipe unions at steering rack

Pass 10 Apr 2009 54,151 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 54,151 miles

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

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

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wiper blade smearing(still clearing screen)

Offside front tyre close to legal limit.(2 mm)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,306 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,285 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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SL54 JFJ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SL54 JFJ, 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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SL54 JFJ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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