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CN05 VGZ

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,551 mi
Last recorded153,551 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 VGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 153,551 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 142,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 130,250 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 130,247 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 127,626 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 127,626 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 124,992 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 124,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 122,394 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 120,029 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 117,285 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,885 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 80,299 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 80,254 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2010 62,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,049 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 36,526 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 36,460 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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CN05 VGZ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CN05 VGZ, 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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CN05 VGZ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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