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SM54 ZFZ

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,801 mi
Last recorded172,801 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 ZFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 172,801 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 168,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 165,080 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 165,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 158,491 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 143,432 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 143,429 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 132,658 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 132,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2019 129,953 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 119,028 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT NOISE.

POWER STEERING HAS FLUID SWET.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 107,192 miles

Front Oil leak PAS ()

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2016 97,654 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 87,274 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,508 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,569 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,850 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,503 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,086 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 34,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,258 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 ZFZ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ registered?

SM54 ZFZ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is SM54 ZFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 ZFZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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