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DU05 VZC

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,649 mi
Last recorded127,649 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VZC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 127,649 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 127,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 124,348 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 124,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 121,899 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 121,898 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2023 116,841 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 116,840 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 112,078 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 107,244 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 103,814 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 98,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 92,156 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 84,758 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 76,826 miles

185/50/16 SUGGET TRACKED

FRON T TYRES VERY BADLY WORN INNER EDGES AND WILL SOON BE SHOWING CANVAS- SUGGETS REPLACED

OSR TYRE TREAD LOW

UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,145 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 69,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,382 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 54,518 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,840 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,072 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 42,071 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,172 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,115 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,592 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 21,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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DU05 VZC is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DU05 VZC, 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 DU05 VZC registered?

DU05 VZC is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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