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DE05 NKK

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,454 mi
Last recorded185,454 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 NKK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 185,454 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe and suspension arms corroded

Rear Axle and suspension components corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 185,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe and suspension arms corroded

Rear Axle and suspension components corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 183,894 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2023 180,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 180,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 173,631 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 164,239 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 159,673 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 151,867 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 151,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 140,971 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 127,757 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 112,716 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 106,351 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre rear exhaust mounting detached

Pass 18 Jul 2014 100,773 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 100,704 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 95,694 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 95,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 91,801 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 91,783 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 86,589 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 86,585 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 82,513 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 82,508 miles

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

scraping noise from inside offside rear brake

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,464 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,219 miles

n/s/f tyre tread approaching legal limit

o/s handbrake not locking up

slight wear on n/s/f seat belt

Fail 3 Apr 2008 58,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre tread approaching legal limit

o/s handbrake not locking up

slight wear on n/s/f seat belt

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 NKK is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKK, 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 NKK registered?

DE05 NKK is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is DE05 NKK safe to buy?

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