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BF05 JFV

2005 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,653 mi
Last recorded146,653 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 JFV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 146,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 146,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 145,387 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2023 144,668 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 144,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 141,818 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 141,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 133,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 133,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 129,842 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 121,105 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 102,940 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 102,940 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,599 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,858 miles

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

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

both steering rack gaiters twisted and cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,383 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,883 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,129 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,469 miles

all tyres worn to between 2.5 and 4 mm

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,641 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,577 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,417 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,582 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 35,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs wearing on inner edges

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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BF05 JFV is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF05 JFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 JFV registered?

BF05 JFV is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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