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BV05 ZYO

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,941 mi
Last recorded148,941 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZYO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 148,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 143,669 miles

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

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

undertray present

Pass 31 May 2021 141,440 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 130,629 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2019 122,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 116,235 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 108,880 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Front hub backplate corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake wear warning symbol on dash display

Fail 16 May 2017 108,880 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Front hub backplate corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake wear warning symbol on dash display

Pass 26 May 2016 100,054 miles

Front discs slightly worn and corroded

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

brake pad wear warning light on dash

engine management light on

oil dipstick broken

recommend a wheel alignment

Fail 24 May 2016 100,054 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front discs slightly worn and corroded

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

brake pad wear warning light on dash

clutch/flywheel noisy

engine management light on

oil dipstick broken

recommend a wheel alignment

Pass 15 May 2015 95,328 miles

dip stick broken

engine light on

offside rear number lamp unit loose but still working

Pass 20 May 2014 85,686 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

dip stick broken

ribbed belt tensioner badly worn & flexing under idle

slight smear to wiper

various suspension bushes cracking

Fail 20 May 2014 85,686 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

borderline pitting & wear to rear brake discs

dip stick broken

nearside rear tyre pressure low & nail in outer shoulder of tyre

offside rear outer brake pad shows signs of previous overheating

ribbed belt tensioner badly worn & flexing under idle

slight bind to offside rear brake

slight smear to wiper

various suspension bushes cracking

Fail 24 May 2013 75,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

reconmend swap tyres front to rear

Pass 24 May 2013 75,683 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)

reconmend swap tyres front to rear

Pass 25 May 2012 66,279 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 66,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

brake pad warning light on at time of test

Pass 26 May 2011 58,590 miles

bonnet is semi/fixed type checked as much as possible from below

corrosion on front brake discs,and inner pads appear low

n/side rear seatbelt checked with child seat in place

Pass 28 May 2010 50,119 miles

1/2 litre oil added for emmissions test

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 20 May 2010 50,115 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

1/2 litre oil added for emmissions test

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,201 miles

both rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2009 42,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,938 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 33,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BV05 ZYO is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV05 ZYO, 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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BV05 ZYO is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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