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DK05 YBY

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,059 mi
Last recorded125,059 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YBY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 125,059 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 117,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,874 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,324 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear shocker covers insecure

condensation in o/s headlight

Fail 20 Mar 2017 89,324 miles

Nearside 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)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear shocker covers insecure

condensation in o/s headlight

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,718 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

n/s rack end worn

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 82,718 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

n/s rack end worn

nail in o/s/f tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,228 miles

both rear shocker covers insecure

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2015 71,228 miles

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

both rear shocker covers insecure

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,750 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,703 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,558 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre low on tread and perishing

n/s/r shock absorber weak

o/s/f drop link has vertical movement

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,695 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 37,695 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,927 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 26,977 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,328 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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DK05 YBY is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DK05 YBY, 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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DK05 YBY is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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