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VK54 BWU

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

113,040 mi
Last recorded113,040 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 BWU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 113,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 113,040 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 112,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 112,353 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 111,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 109,657 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 108,370 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,068 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 102,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 98,690 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,750 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 94,748 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 91,612 miles

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2017 91,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,593 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 67,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,131 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,392 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,444 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 53,443 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,749 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)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 48,748 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 43,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,731 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 79,685 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 79,685 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 59,785 miles

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

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

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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VK54 BWU is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VK54 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK54 BWU registered?

VK54 BWU is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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