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988 MOO

2005 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,111 mi
Last recorded76,111 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration988 MOO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 76,111 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,905 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 73,674 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 69,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 69,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 65,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 65,426 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 63,539 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 63,539 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 55,862 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 55,862 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 51,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

o/s/f door check strap worn out

Pass 25 Apr 2015 46,144 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 46,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 41,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 36,469 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 36,469 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,007 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,167 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cut on side wall

Pass 10 Apr 2010 22,699 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,396 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,246 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 15,246 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre 1mm on inner edge.

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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988 MOO is a 2005 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 83,012 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 988 MOO, 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 21 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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988 MOO is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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