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DF54 CZV

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,443 mi
Last recorded196,443 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 CZV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 196,443 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 196,405 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 196,361 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens dull/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides due to discs condition (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount/bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both main bushes worn/splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 196,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump works - pipe split/leaking as water on floor not on screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts/splits in tread due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps - lens dull/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides due to discs condition (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount/bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing damaged/corroded probably affecting handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both main bushes worn/splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 187,300 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 187,298 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 179,542 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 179,535 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 173,166 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 173,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 164,106 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 164,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 152,476 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 152,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 139,247 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 139,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 128,786 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 128,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 115,596 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 115,511 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,580 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 102,577 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,032 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear tyre has several cuts to the inner wall. not exposing cords.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 92,027 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear tyre has several cuts to the inner wall. not exposing cords.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,842 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 79,840 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,523 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,931 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,231 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,375 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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DF54 CZV is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF54 CZV, 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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DF54 CZV is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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