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VE54 BCU

2004 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,869 mi
Last recorded91,869 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 BCU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 91,869 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 91,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 82,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

exhaust is slightly deteriorated at flexy

Pass 2 Jul 2015 129,639 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 125,163 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 125,117 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 119,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 114,257 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 114,257 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 May 2011 103,877 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WALL DAMAGED.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S REAR TYRE INNER WALL SPLIT.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 103,877 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WALL DAMAGED.

O/S REAR TYRE INNER WALL SPLIT.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 94,576 miles

engine light on

Pass 3 Jan 2009 76,005 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 56,805 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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VE54 BCU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE54 BCU, 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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VE54 BCU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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