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SY54 XPF

2004 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,326 mi
Last recorded33,326 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 XPF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 33,326 miles

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

both sub-frames corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2026 33,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both sub-frames corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 32,815 miles

Nearside headlamp damp

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 32,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp damp

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 32,503 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing Corroded, not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Shock absorber Corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 27 Nov 2023 32,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing Corroded, not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Shock absorber Corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Oct 2022 32,025 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 31,278 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 30,942 miles

Various Underbody Suspension items corroded but not to excess.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 30,591 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 30,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 30,332 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE MOUNT BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND SPLITING

EML LIGHT IS ON

Nearside Front Lower SUSPENSION ARM IS CORODED

Offside Front Lower SUSPENSION ARM IS CORODED

Fail 18 Jan 2018 30,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested DIP BEAM INOP (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested DIP BEAM IS INOP (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH REAR AXLE MOUNT BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND SPLITING

EML LIGHT IS ON

Nearside Front Lower SUSPENSION ARM IS CORODED

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower SUSPENSION ARM IS CORODED

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 29,861 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 29,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive engine missfire (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 28,918 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 28,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,855 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 27,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

severe misfire

Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,190 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,940 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 23,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,624 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 18,559 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SY54 XPF is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SY54 XPF, 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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SY54 XPF is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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