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VN54 UPE

2004 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,297 mi
Last recorded130,297 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 UPE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 130,297 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 125,237 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 125,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 118,357 miles

both rear handbrake cables worn..

Pass 21 Feb 2017 110,390 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,143 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,965 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

cuts to side walls inner and outer both front wheels

Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,249 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 84,247 miles

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

Bad oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,201 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,503 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,496 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,882 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 52,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,531 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 32,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread and worn close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,697 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread and worn close to limit 1.6mm

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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VN54 UPE is a 2004 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN54 UPE, 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 VN54 UPE registered?

VN54 UPE is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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