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BB51 MOL

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

115,281 mi
Last recorded115,281 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB51 MOL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 115,281 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 111,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 108,461 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 108,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 105,712 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 105,712 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 105,165 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 104,735 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 104,733 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 104,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened N/S front lower suspension arm corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened O/S front lower suspension arm corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 100,883 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,508 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 97,505 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front anti roll bar links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,759 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,090 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 91,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both link arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,537 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 83,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,015 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 75,945 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 66,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,850 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,455 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,646 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,119 miles

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

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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BB51 MOL is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BB51 MOL, 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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BB51 MOL is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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