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BD05 BTF

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,717 mi
Last recorded157,717 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 BTF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 157,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 157,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 145,127 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 132,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 119,666 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipes, coatings bubbling.....

Pass 22 Jan 2021 106,921 miles

crack in windscreen offside lower corner

Fail 22 Jan 2021 106,921 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

crack in windscreen offside lower corner

Pass 25 Jan 2020 94,287 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit 3mm

Front tyres cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2018 78,481 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Nov 2018 78,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,395 miles

nsr indicator colour is faded

rear brake pipes in general are corroded under protective coating

nsf headlight has condensation inside

Fail 22 Nov 2017 73,395 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsf headlight has condensation inside

nsr indicator colour is faded

rear brake pipes in general are corroded under protective coating

Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,063 miles

osf and nsf tyres worn edges and 3mm tread

osr brake pipe corroded under coating and greased over

Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,960 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 55,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,418 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 49,801 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 43,462 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 43,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,411 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,937 miles

n/s/r n/s/f o/s/r tyre wall slight cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2009 32,381 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 28,135 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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BD05 BTF is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD05 BTF, 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 BD05 BTF registered?

BD05 BTF is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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