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LY05 KOU

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

156,632 mi
Last recorded156,632 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 KOU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 156,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 156,615 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 156,102 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 155,260 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 140,183 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 130,449 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 114,743 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 110,867 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 110,867 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,646 miles

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

child seats fitterd

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2018 105,646 miles

Offside 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

child seats fitterd

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2017 100,534 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 90,471 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,364 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 87,364 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,216 miles

nearside light lens damaged.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 74,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside light lens damaged.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,966 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,963 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,441 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 53,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,805 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,805 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,743 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,486 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 24,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 73,345 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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LY05 KOU is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KOU, 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 LY05 KOU registered?

LY05 KOU is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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