CarVerify

Free Car Check

LY05 AEZ

2005 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,344 mi
Last recorded117,344 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 AEZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 117,344 miles

n/s cv gaiter split at small end

Fail 27 Aug 2026 117,344 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

n/s cv gaiter split at small end

Pass 21 Aug 2025 114,534 miles

pin hole in off side cv gaiter

struggled to get through emissions

Pass 22 Aug 2024 111,830 miles

off side front tyre worn on edges almost to cords

Pass 7 Aug 2023 109,015 miles

both front and off side rear tyres under inflated

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2022 105,854 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 100,755 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 100,754 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 96,422 miles

near side rear tyre worn almost to limit and has a nail in tread

off side front tyre side wall damage

Fail 24 Aug 2020 96,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

near side rear tyre worn almost to limit and has a nail in tread

off side front tyre side wall damage

Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged 175/65/15

Fail 16 Apr 2019 90,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged 175/65/15

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,133 miles

off side rear tyre getting close to legal limit

Fail 28 Mar 2018 86,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

off side rear tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 20 Apr 2017 79,517 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 79,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,018 miles

near side front anti roll bar link boot split

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,571 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 65,571 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,659 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,359 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 54,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,873 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 35,375 miles

Advise rear tyres slightly out of shape

EMS light ON

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

Rear brake imbalance high-Advise attention

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
Full Audi A2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LY05 AEZ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LY05 AEZ, 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

How do I check the history of LY05 AEZ?

You can check the full history of LY05 AEZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LY05 AEZ registered?

LY05 AEZ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is LY05 AEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 AEZ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY05 AEZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY05 AEZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.