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CP05 RLU

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,799 mi
Last recorded131,799 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 RLU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 131,799 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 120,127 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 120,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 110,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 110,693 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 110,553 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 103,523 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 103,522 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 91,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 91,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 84,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r shocker outer upper shield deteached by top bush

Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,913 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 69,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,145 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 63,132 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,889 miles

both front tyres on limit..inner edges

Fail 19 Jun 2012 57,889 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front tyres on limit..inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,395 miles

The front brake discs showing signs of wear.

The nearside front tyre showing signs of wear and wearing low on inner edge.

The offside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,964 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 27,964 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,656 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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CP05 RLU 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 58.3%.

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 CP05 RLU, 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 CP05 RLU registered?

CP05 RLU is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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