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SL54 LKY

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

235,774 mi
Last recorded235,774 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 LKY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 235,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d\bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine wand under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 1 Jul 2025 228,938 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 1 Jul 2025 228,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 11 Apr 2024 216,819 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 9 Apr 2024 216,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, 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 Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 5 Mar 2024 216,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 15 Nov 2022 206,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 196,487 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 196,073 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 185,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover is loose (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover is loose (2.7.2a)

Oil leak on

Fail 28 Jan 2020 185,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover is loose (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover is loose (2.7.2a)

Oil leak on

Pass 28 Sep 2018 180,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all 4 brake discs showing signs of light corrosion due to lack of use

Pass 16 Aug 2017 165,904 miles

Front tyres thinning on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover is loose (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover is loose (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 165,904 miles

Front tyres thinning on inner edge

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover is loose (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover is loose (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 153,205 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 146,080 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 139,862 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 127,317 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 119,795 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 112,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 100,475 miles

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

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Pass 1 Oct 2008 98,089 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 75,376 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 LKY is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LKY, 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 LKY is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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