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BT05 VGJ

2005 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,147 mi
Last recorded93,147 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2023 93,147 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 91,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 89,551 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Rear appear to have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 89,549 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Rear appear to have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 87,561 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filter heavily corroded at one end. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON.

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear axle bushes deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays, inner wheel arch liners and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Fail 11 Jun 2019 87,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Leak from steering rack gaiter. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear fuel tank straps corroded.

front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 83,606 miles

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Rear shock corroded

Power steering leak from n/s boot but not excessive

Fail 20 Jun 2018 83,605 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Rear shock corroded

Power steering leak from n/s boot but not excessive

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,223 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 78,220 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,195 miles

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2016 72,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 67,016 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 May 2014 60,240 miles

exhaust centre silensor outer cover deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2013 52,259 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 44,074 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,735 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 28,668 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2009 20,730 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,829 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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BT05 VGJ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT05 VGJ, 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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BT05 VGJ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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