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DE05 EYW

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,438 mi
Last recorded146,438 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EYW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 146,438 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 137,392 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 128,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 119,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly pitted on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly pitted on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 119,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly pitted on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly pitted on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 113,206 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 110,541 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f n/s/f and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play change asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension arm corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 106,256 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 103,196 miles

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

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

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 99,042 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 99,042 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2015 93,897 miles

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2014 91,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,584 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 81,615 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,615 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,220 miles

air bag light on

eng man light on

o/s/f disc guard deteriated

oil level on min

Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,407 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 51,183 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,101 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,175 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 EYW is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EYW, 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 DE05 EYW registered?

DE05 EYW is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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