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DE05 CPZ

2005 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,850 mi
Last recorded56,850 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 CPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 56,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 55,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 54,894 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 53,628 miles

Both front shock absorbers upper attachment bush corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 53,626 miles

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

Front Both front shock absorbers Upper attachment Bush corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake Back plate corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 52,366 miles

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front seat belt lazy to retract

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 50,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 50,351 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,536 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,522 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,802 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS INSECURE

Fail 15 Mar 2017 44,802 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS INSECURE

Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,062 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2015 41,005 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 38,689 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

EML illuminated

Fail 26 Mar 2014 38,689 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,645 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,101 miles

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight roughness on nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,837 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,128 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,750 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,834 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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DE05 CPZ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE05 CPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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DE05 CPZ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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