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DE05 EZA

2005 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,800 mi
Last recorded86,800 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EZA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 80,094 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 80,094 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 71,204 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 71,204 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 66,952 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 60,678 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 60,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 53,271 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 15 Jul 2015 43,415 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,415 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 35,547 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,217 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 34,217 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 23,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 23,739 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 15,878 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres inner edge low and offside front tyre wall cut

Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,878 miles

both front tyres inner edge low and offside front tyre wall cut

Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,774 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 12,456 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,214 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,811 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 EZA is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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