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DG05 ZKA

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

171,286 mi
Last recorded171,286 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 ZKA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 171,286 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 167,622 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 164,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 159,236 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 159,206 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 149,093 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 144,746 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 139,010 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 133,507 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 124,217 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 114,560 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 105,865 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 105,865 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,630 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 94,627 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 84,872 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 84,866 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 63,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cambelt due

Pass 17 Jul 2010 52,420 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 52,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,141 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,930 miles

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

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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DG05 ZKA is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DG05 ZKA, 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 DG05 ZKA registered?

DG05 ZKA is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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