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SO54 EMV

2004 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,236 mi
Last recorded147,236 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 EMV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 147,236 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 144,480 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 139,284 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 134,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 130,729 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 125,408 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 119,295 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 112,370 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 104,468 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 87,826 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 73,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,608 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 61,608 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,508 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 45,508 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 42,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 40,949 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,788 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,138 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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SO54 EMV is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SO54 EMV, 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 SO54 EMV registered?

SO54 EMV is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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