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VK54 PKA

2004 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,782 mi
Last recorded121,782 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 PKA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 121,782 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 117,769 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 117,768 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 116,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2021 113,712 miles

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

front and rear suspension in a rusty condition

Fail 28 May 2021 113,707 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

front and rear suspension in a rusty condition

o/s headlight poor image

Pass 31 Jan 2020 110,002 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 95,153 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,038 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 78,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 69,716 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 69,716 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 61,320 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside washer jet

Fail 27 Feb 2016 61,320 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside washer jet

Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,003 miles

front anti roll bar knocking

Fail 11 Feb 2015 51,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front anti roll bar knocking

Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,274 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,690 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,739 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,704 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,256 miles

Both rear tyres side walls starting to crack and n/s/f

Pass 12 Oct 2007 19,267 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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VK54 PKA is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VK54 PKA, 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 VK54 PKA registered?

VK54 PKA is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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