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FA54 VRX

2004 Audi A2

Maroon Diesel 1191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,322 mi
Last recorded60,322 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VRX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,191cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 60,322 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 59,402 miles

Rear tyre wearing low inner edges .

Fail 22 Aug 2024 59,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre wearing low inner edges .

Pass 12 Aug 2023 58,852 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 58,852 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 58,836 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 58,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 58,015 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 58,015 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,956 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,420 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,773 miles

Oil leak

offsidefront coil spring not sitting correctly

Fail 19 Nov 2013 87,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

offsidefront coil spring not sitting correctly

Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,048 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 80,048 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,898 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 61,898 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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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FA54 VRX is a 2004 Audi A2 in Maroon with a 1,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FA54 VRX, 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 FA54 VRX registered?

FA54 VRX is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is FA54 VRX safe to buy?

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