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BF55 RSZ

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,377 mi
Last recorded170,377 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 RSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 170,377 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges and tread getting low and sidewalls spliting

advise engine light on

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge and splitting in tread

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and tread getting low

advise rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2017 170,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges and tread getting low and sidewalls spliting

advise engine light on

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise handbrake travel long

advise n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge and splitting in tread

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and tread getting low

advise rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2016 161,236 miles

hand brake travel is long and has has only just met requirements did not lock up

o/s/r seat belt clasp surround broken

Pass 26 May 2015 150,688 miles

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre side wall is damaged

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 21 May 2015 150,688 miles

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

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre side wall is damaged

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2014 135,323 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 131,675 miles

advise light scratch on windscreen

front wiper starting to smear screen

Fail 26 Jun 2013 131,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

advise light scratch on windscreen

front wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 28 Jun 2012 119,080 miles

rear bump stops split on both shock absorbers

Pass 7 Jun 2011 103,676 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 103,674 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2010 87,462 miles

cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall and worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2010 87,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall and worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,422 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall (cords not exposed)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 64,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall (cords not exposed)

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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BF55 RSZ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF55 RSZ, 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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BF55 RSZ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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