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EF54 ZNB

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,660 mi
Last recorded156,660 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 ZNB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2023 156,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction SUN VISOR DAMAGED - UNABLE TO STOW AND HANGING IN DRIVERS VIEW (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN UNEVENLY AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail SUSPENSION ARM CORRODED TO EXCESS SPLIT WITH THREE HOLES IN IT (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SPLIT ON INSIDE EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR FAULT

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 144,273 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyres beginning to wear out of shape

Fail 3 Feb 2022 144,178 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyres beginning to wear out of shape

Pass 3 Feb 2021 129,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 129,322 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 129,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both sides track rod end and front suspension arm balljoint dust covers deteriorating

corrosion both sides rear brake pipes

little reserve travel handbrake

nearside front wheel inner rim distorted

nearside handbrake effort low

nearside rear tyre cracking and worn uneven

offside front tyre very badly worn inside edge!

offside rear tyre cracking and cut on tread

Pass 15 Oct 2019 120,503 miles

some handbrake lever travel.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 109,392 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,126 miles

Nearside number plate lamp insecure.

Fail 20 Oct 2017 99,126 miles

Nearside number plate lamp insecure.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 90,547 miles

some handbrake lever travel.

windscreen split at lower edge not in drivers view.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,457 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 81,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,703 miles

low brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,951 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,951 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,789 miles

cuts to tyres

front wiper smearing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,166 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,636 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,012 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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EF54 ZNB is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF54 ZNB, 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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EF54 ZNB is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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