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DE54 AVJ

2004 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,289 mi
Last recorded106,289 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 AVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 106,289 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 106,244 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,930 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 101,813 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.1 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 224 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 95,478 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 41,048 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing rear seats removed not allowing inspection of rear belts ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,780 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 72,306 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn/scrubbing

Slight oil leak

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,722 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,770 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,902 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,307 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,797 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,060 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,124 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 19,124 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

all tyre treads starting to crack,no cords exsposed

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,271 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 12,802 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 12,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DE54 AVJ is a 2004 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE54 AVJ, 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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DE54 AVJ is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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