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WN54 LCW

2004 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,049 mi
Last recorded185,049 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A282,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 LCW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 185,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belt test/check not done ()

Rear both brake shields rusted/missing

Fail 2 Jul 2025 185,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake very high , (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belt test/check not done ()

Rear both brake shields rusted/missing

Pass 10 May 2024 175,628 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 175,628 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 165,140 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2023 165,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2022 156,682 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

no rear seats fitted belts not checked

Pass 30 Sep 2020 150,964 miles

handbrake stiff

rattle from front exhaust

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear both bump stops separated

Fail 30 Sep 2020 150,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear both bump stops separated

handbrake stiff

rattle from front exhaust

Pass 2 Oct 2019 142,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 130,256 miles

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

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

Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test seats ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 130,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test seats ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 121,776 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2017 121,776 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 107,371 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 96,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside front bottom ball joint has no thread showing clear of nut

Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,812 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 67,215 miles

engine management warning lamp on

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished/cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2013 67,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management warning lamp on

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished/cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,281 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,435 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded in working area.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 42,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded in working area.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,713 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,875 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 26,834 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,653 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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WN54 LCW is a 2004 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WN54 LCW, 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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WN54 LCW is a 2004 Audi A2, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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