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VU54 XVK

2004 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,775 mi
Last recorded121,775 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 XVK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 121,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 115,552 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 110,727 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 110,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 97,830 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 97,826 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,691 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,720 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 81,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 75,569 miles

Nearside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,959 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,707 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 63,707 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,531 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,363 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,504 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 47,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,124 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 46,124 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,568 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,827 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear and all tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,560 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 XVK is a 2004 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VU54 XVK, 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 VU54 XVK registered?

VU54 XVK is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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