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LY05 ZSK

2005 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,404 mi
Last recorded103,404 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 ZSK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 103,404 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 103,403 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2024 102,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 102,045 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 101,634 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 101,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 96,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 92,035 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 88,336 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 84,511 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,317 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 77,317 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,379 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,057 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 43,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,904 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,230 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,244 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 31,244 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,934 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 23,838 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,699 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 18,699 miles

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

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 ZSK is a 2005 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel 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 ZSK, 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 LY05 ZSK registered?

LY05 ZSK is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is LY05 ZSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 ZSK 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.

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