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DV05 ATY

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,963 mi
Last recorded181,963 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 ATY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 181,963 miles

advise nsr handbrake cable worn

advise rear shockabsorber shrouds loose

Pass 9 Jul 2024 176,812 miles

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

advise limited reserve travel on parking brake lever

advise nsr outer handbrake cable worn advise replacement

advise osf tyre worn to limit

Pass 10 Jul 2023 168,776 miles

advise nsr heat shield loose

advise some wear and corrosion to front discs

Fail 5 Jul 2023 168,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise nsr heat shield loose

advise some wear and corrosion to front discs

Pass 12 Jul 2022 160,465 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 147,840 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 141,588 miles

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 12 Mar 2019 132,442 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 124,620 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 114,937 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 104,408 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cracking to both rear tyre treads

nearside rear tyre feathered on edge (1.6mm)

offside rear tyre feathered on edge (1mm)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 96,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 88,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 80,063 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 80,063 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 31 May 2011 69,549 miles

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 59,520 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,077 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 49,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,355 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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DV05 ATY is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV05 ATY, 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 DV05 ATY registered?

DV05 ATY is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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