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SM54 JVT

2004 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,321 mi
Last recorded71,321 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 JVT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 71,321 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 64,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 57,251 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 55,353 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 53,834 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 53,833 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 52,402 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside [175/60/r15] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 50,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 50,623 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,638 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 44,801 miles

diesel emissions test only just passed

Fail 17 Jan 2018 44,798 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

diesel emissions test only just passed

Pass 13 Jan 2017 40,404 miles

black smoke from exhaust

engine oil level is low

Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,655 miles

black smoke from exhaust under acceration

stone trapped in nearside front brake

Pass 20 Jan 2015 35,351 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 31,098 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 28,747 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 26,339 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre has cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,142 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 21,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,439 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 14,210 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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SM54 JVT is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SM54 JVT, 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 SM54 JVT registered?

SM54 JVT is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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