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KG05 DLJ

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

233,546 mi
Last recorded233,546 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 DLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 233,546 miles

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

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

fuel pipe slightly kinked

under trays

Fail 25 Feb 2026 233,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe slightly kinked

under trays

Pass 20 Feb 2025 221,076 miles

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

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

fuel pipes slightly kinked

under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2024 210,382 miles

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

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

fuel pipes slightly kinked

reverse light staying on intermittent

under-trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2024 210,382 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes slightly kinked

reverse light staying on intermittent

under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2023 198,732 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 193,702 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 185,396 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 178,886 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 166,108 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 149,702 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2017 136,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 136,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 122,350 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 113,600 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 107,108 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 107,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2013 100,712 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2012 94,841 miles

eng covers

Pass 18 Jan 2011 84,529 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 84,471 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FR DISCS WORN==FR TYRES LOW RECC REPLACE==NSR BUMP STOP BROKEN

osr brake binding==fr brake inbalance recc brake inspection==

Pass 21 Jan 2010 73,445 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,782 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,280 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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KG05 DLJ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KG05 DLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG05 DLJ registered?

KG05 DLJ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is KG05 DLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG05 DLJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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