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VN54 USV

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,583 mi
Last recorded154,583 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 USV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 154,583 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 146,401 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 144,921 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 144,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 137,167 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 137,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 129,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 124,847 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2019 124,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 115,372 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 115,289 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 95,946 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 95,223 miles

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

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

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

rear bumpstops perrished both

Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,493 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 78,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 71,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 62,570 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 62,526 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,943 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,907 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 21 Nov 2007 28,446 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

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 USV is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 USV, 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 USV registered?

VN54 USV is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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