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DA05 GZC

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

139,745 mi
Last recorded139,745 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 GZC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 139,745 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to n/s/f brake back plate

engine light on and glow plug light

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2025 134,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 134,786 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users axle beam covered in diesel leak over tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024 128,882 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 May 2024 128,786 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 May 2023 124,336 miles

light corrosion to rear axle

Fail 6 May 2023 124,165 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

light corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 25 Mar 2022 118,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r brake needs attention (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2022 118,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r brake needs attention (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2021 113,076 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 113,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

brake pad wear indicator on

Pass 3 Aug 2019 105,898 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 100,044 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 96,148 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,237 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,747 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 86,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,276 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,037 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,382 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 60,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,431 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 44,007 miles

nearside rear inner tyre worn

oil low

Fail 8 Jul 2009 36,450 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,450 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,060 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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DA05 GZC is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DA05 GZC, 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 DA05 GZC registered?

DA05 GZC is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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