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MA05 SJO

2005 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,247 mi
Last recorded118,247 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 SJO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2024 118,247 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Mar 2021 116,994 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 114,879 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and Nearside ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 114,829 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Offside and Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside and Nearside ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 112,344 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 112,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 108,446 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 101,026 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 97,878 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Jan 2014 87,956 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,233 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,999 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,975 miles

rear passenger seats not present at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,100 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 39,153 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 39,153 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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 SJO is a 2005 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJO, 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 SJO registered?

MA05 SJO is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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