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CK05 KBU

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

202,752 mi
Last recorded202,752 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 KBU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 202,752 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 202,752 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 195,380 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 195,380 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 187,707 miles

Exhaust flexible joint has small leak

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 176,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 176,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 158,968 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to recoil

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no headlamp leveling device found but tape on dash

Fail 28 Jul 2021 158,968 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to recoil

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no headlamp leveling device found but tape on dash

Pass 12 Feb 2020 153,142 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 145,945 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 139,328 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 122,176 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 106,275 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 106,266 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s & n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,925 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,402 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,701 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 60,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,450 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has small cut

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,609 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,108 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 30,105 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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CK05 KBU 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 72%.

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 CK05 KBU, 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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CK05 KBU is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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