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BJ05 LDF

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

171,589 mi
Last recorded171,589 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LDF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 171,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 167,910 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 167,897 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 163,511 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 163,485 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 162,588 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 162,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 161,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 159,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 156,977 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 152,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 147,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 142,931 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 142,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 137,306 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 137,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 130,592 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 123,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 116,848 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 110,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 103,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 86,652 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 86,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 69,152 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2008 52,053 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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BJ05 LDF is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BJ05 LDF, 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 BJ05 LDF registered?

BJ05 LDF is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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