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EK05 DHU

2005 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,688 mi
Last recorded117,688 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 DHU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 117,688 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension components corroding

Offside Wing mirror housing loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 117,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension components corroding

Offside Wing mirror housing loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 112,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 108,073 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 104,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 104,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 103,538 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 101,327 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 101,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 98,865 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 98,865 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,384 miles

Handbrake lever cover trim insecure, trim moving on handbrake application

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation inside headlamp but not effecting brightness of light

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 66,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation inside headlamp but not effecting brightness of light

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,789 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and splitting

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split and perish

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre starting to split and perish and has a nail in it

Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,906 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,887 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,563 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 16,939 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 14,113 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,178 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 8,684 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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EK05 DHU is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EK05 DHU, 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 EK05 DHU registered?

EK05 DHU is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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