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SP54 OYA

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

185,516 mi
Last recorded185,516 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 OYA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 185,516 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 185,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 177,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 177,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyre's are wearing on inner edges.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 169,298 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed top hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 169,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed top hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 160,579 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 160,577 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 151,295 miles

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

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

Rear Slight exhaust leak

Fail 16 Oct 2018 151,295 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Slight exhaust leak

Pass 26 Oct 2017 141,457 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 128,841 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 128,835 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Steering system excessively tight top strut bearing seized (2.2.D.1)

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside rear shock absorber cover adrift

Offside rear shock absorber cover adrift

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 116,481 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring various components

Fail 6 Oct 2015 116,478 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring various components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 107,458 miles

both rear tyre inner sidewalls cracking

n/s/ hand brake cable outer sheething damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2014 107,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyre valves cracking

both rear tyre inner sidewalls cracking

brake pedal rubber split but not insecure

n/s/ hand brake cable outer sheething damaged

o/s/r shock absorber sleeve adrift

Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,027 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 81,095 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,437 miles

Evidence of front wheels having rubbed on wheel arch liners. Checked on full steering lock - clearance appears ok.

Nearside rear coil spring rubber base perished/split.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 80,434 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Evidence of front wheels having rubbed on wheel arch liners. Checked on full steering lock - clearance appears ok.

Nearside rear coil spring rubber base perished/split.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,893 miles

Offside front tyre has a cut sidewall - chords not exposed.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 69,534 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever has excessive travel but has reserve travel.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front tyre has a cut sidewall - chords not exposed.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,437 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 33,473 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,473 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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SP54 OYA is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SP54 OYA, 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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SP54 OYA is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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