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AV05 UAY

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

230,767 mi
Last recorded230,767 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 UAY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 230,767 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 230,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 227,764 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 227,759 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 217,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 202,861 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 196,277 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 196,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 185,940 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 178,049 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 172,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

offside side repeater slightly loose

Pass 21 Mar 2017 163,838 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 156,663 miles

glow plug warning light on

nearside handbrake cable damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2016 156,663 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

glow plug warning light on

nearside handbrake cable damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2015 150,941 miles

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear handbrake cable damaged

rear number plate damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2015 150,941 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear handbrake cable damaged

rear number plate damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2014 136,081 miles

front brake pads low

rear number plate damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2014 135,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake pads low

nearside rear handbrake reading low

nearside rear service brake reading low

rear number plate damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2013 113,755 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 113,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,265 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 91,212 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,464 miles

stone chip windscreen

front discs low

front tyre wear inner edges

nearside front wheel rim badly dented

Pass 27 Mar 2010 55,899 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 45,403 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 34,632 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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AV05 UAY is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV05 UAY, 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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AV05 UAY is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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