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AR05 DDN

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,260 mi
Last recorded143,260 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DDN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 143,260 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 139,988 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 136,064 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 136,063 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 133,826 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 131,743 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on dashboard pads ok

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 131,743 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on dashboard pads ok

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s+o/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bush bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bush bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 131,640 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured Corroded,holed and fractured. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension top mounts are noisey when turned,with wheels free.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ADVISE VERY EARLY REPLACEMENT. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 116,864 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Both sides, shock absorber top mounts crunching when operated side to side

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

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

Rear seats folded, unable to test seat belts

Pass 10 Jan 2020 101,508 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 96,041 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 88,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cracking on outside wall.

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracking on outside wall.

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking on outside wall.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,374 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,576 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 78,153 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,008 miles

SLIGHT BIND IN OSF BRAKE - ADVISE INVESTIGATION (SUSPECT CALIPER FAULT)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 70,977 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,852 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 60,606 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

Front brake discs corroded/worn

N/S repeater lamp loose

N/S/R lamp cracked but not emitting white light

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,816 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 51,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,446 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 45,444 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,629 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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AR05 DDN is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AR05 DDN, 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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What year was AR05 DDN registered?

AR05 DDN is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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