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DG05 ZKH

2005 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,070 mi
Last recorded189,070 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 ZKH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 189,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

small pin hole in offside front outer driveshaft boot

Fail 20 Aug 2025 189,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

small pin hole in offside front outer driveshaft boot

Pass 15 Aug 2024 185,826 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2023 182,734 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 178,716 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 175,050 miles

Offside Front outer cv boot seeping grease

Pass 19 Aug 2020 172,983 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 170,901 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 164,881 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 164,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 160,350 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 156,544 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 152,535 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 145,164 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 9 Aug 2014 145,163 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 24 Aug 2013 134,847 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 123,349 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 111,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake requires adjusting not locking out.

nearside handbrake 110 offside 170.

nearside rear wheel slight bind not showing on rbt.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 111,211 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake requires adjusting not locking out.

nearside handbrake 110 offside 170.

nearside rear wheel slight bind not showing on rbt.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 98,780 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 84,887 miles

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

offside mirror slighty damaged also held on with tape

wheel alignment req checking due to both front tyres wearing on the inside

Pass 21 Aug 2008 60,069 miles

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

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2008 60,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

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 ZKH is a 2005 Audi A2 in Red 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 ZKH, 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 ZKH registered?

DG05 ZKH is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is DG05 ZKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 ZKH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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