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MD05 BWZ

2005 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,633 mi
Last recorded98,633 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 BWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 98,633 miles

Fuel filter body is greasy, no leaks found

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child seat removed before the test (fitted incorrectly), Dangerous

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, under tray cover is fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 95,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, under tray cover is fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 93,034 miles

Front Tyres have surface cracks

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Slight engine oil leak, under tray cover is fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2023 91,486 miles

Front Brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Front Tyres have surface cracks

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Fail 21 Jun 2023 91,486 miles

Front Brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Front Tyres have surface cracks

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 90,411 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 90,411 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,828 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 14 Jul 2020 84,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 84,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 79,955 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 79,955 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2018 75,662 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jul 2016 66,446 miles

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,496 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 61,493 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,579 miles

bonnet not removed

o/s anti roll bar link arm boot split

Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,546 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 53,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,758 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,300 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Aug 2011 45,300 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,209 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 31,632 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,714 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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MD05 BWZ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 MD05 BWZ, 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 MD05 BWZ registered?

MD05 BWZ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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