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VU54 MDE

2004 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,307 mi
Last recorded130,307 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 MDE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 130,307 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 124,741 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 119,134 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 114,420 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 109,496 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,847 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,915 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust shield loose

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,625 miles

Rear both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2017 86,946 miles

Engine oil level low

Pass 6 Sep 2016 82,083 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,670 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,421 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,204 miles

Both rear bump stops starting to separate

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,437 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,829 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 29,091 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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VU54 MDE is a 2004 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU54 MDE, 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 VU54 MDE registered?

VU54 MDE is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is VU54 MDE safe to buy?

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