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MD05 DFO

2005 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,462 mi
Last recorded162,462 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 DFO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 162,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 155,610 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 155,610 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 140,546 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 140,546 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Additional braking device insecure warning lights 0n (3.6.I.1)

Centre registration plate deteriorated front cracked (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f inoperative (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inoperative (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing inside advice alignment.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 134,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 129,108 miles

deep cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

front number plate damaged,poor condition

front wiper blade split

hazard switch worn?

nearside rear tyre worn low tread on inner edge

offside handbrake cable collapsing

Fail 2 Sep 2014 129,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

deep cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

engine light on

front number plate damaged,poor condition

front wiper blade split,not tested.no washers

hazard switch worn?

nearside rear tyre worn low tread on inner edge

offside handbrake cable collapsing

Pass 6 Sep 2013 118,890 miles

offside front tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

offside handbrake cable perishing

offside rear tyre deep cut in outer sidewall

Fail 30 Aug 2013 118,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

offside front tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

offside handbrake cable perishing

offside rear tyre deep cut in outer sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2012 108,360 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 102,558 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

nearside rear bump stop damaged

offside rear bump stop damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2011 102,558 miles

nearside rear bump stop damaged

offside rear bump stop damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2010 101,039 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 97,218 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 97,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

centre exhaust corroded

rear axle foward mounting bushes worn

Pass 21 Jul 2008 93,500 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 DFO is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DFO, 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 DFO registered?

MD05 DFO is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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