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SM54 TKU

2004 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,762 mi
Last recorded177,762 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 TKU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 177,762 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Underseal covering some components

Pass 19 Jan 2024 176,831 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 170,653 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 170,652 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jan 2022 161,914 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre going d own punctured

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 161,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre going d own punctured

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 151,882 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing at inner edges

Fail 30 Dec 2020 151,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing at inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2020 146,762 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted of side and near side rear and nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust bracket corroded away // exhaust still secure //

Fail 8 Jan 2020 146,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted of side and near side rear and nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust bracket corroded away // exhaust still secure //

Pass 14 Jan 2019 141,707 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 136,580 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner disc faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 136,580 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner disc faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 13,242 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear wheels (4.2.A.1a)

both rear plastic shock absorber shrouds are loose

both rear tyres worn on the inside and close to the wear band

slight exhaust blow at front pipe

Fail 16 Jan 2017 132,342 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland bearing rough in a lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear wheels (4.2.A.1a)

both rear plastic shock absorber shrouds are loose

both rear tyres worn on the inside and close to the wear band

slight exhaust blow at front pipe

Pass 16 Jan 2016 127,643 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 127,514 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 118,534 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 118,534 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 111,471 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 111,463 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s rear tyre has a nail

Pass 22 Dec 2012 104,780 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 97,873 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 90,963 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres are worn on inside of tread

n/s rear tyre is worn on inside and outside of tread and just legal 205/40zr17 w

o/s rear tyre is worn on inside of tread and just legal

Pass 11 Jan 2010 81,636 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 71,996 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 71,996 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 55,239 miles

n/s/r outer tyre wall cut

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 TKU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM54 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

SM54 TKU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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