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MA05 OAJ

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

161,155 mi
Last recorded161,155 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 OAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 161,155 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 143,395 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 124,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 123,962 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 120,951 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 115,877 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre cracking

Fail 12 Oct 2020 115,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 112,364 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres heavily cracking and worn on inner shoulders.

Wiper blade smearing screen and has slight scratches on windscreen.

Pass 6 Oct 2018 106,302 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner shoulders and cracking.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 100,094 miles

Offside and nearside front brake discs worn.

Wiper blade smearing screen.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,677 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,457 miles

Nearside 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 7 Apr 2015 80,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 80,734 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,632 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 70,632 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

grease on offside front brake hose

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,041 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,458 miles

NSR tyre badly perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,717 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outer side wall

offside front tyre has small cut on outer wall

winscreen wiper slightly worn

Pass 10 Apr 2010 32,842 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,646 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 23,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,829 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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MA05 OAJ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MA05 OAJ, 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 MA05 OAJ registered?

MA05 OAJ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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