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MK05 UTM

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,482 mi
Last recorded157,482 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 UTM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 157,482 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 154,243 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 147,546 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 144,972 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 143,933 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 143,907 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 142,570 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 11 Jan 2019 139,414 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 135,527 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 131,504 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 131,434 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 127,239 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)

Oil leak

Rear bump stops split.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 127,239 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear bump stops split.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 115,012 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 115,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,366 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 101,366 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 89,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 89,798 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,692 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 66,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

nearside rear bump stop split

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,500 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop split

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,501 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 52,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,344 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 41,342 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 8,644 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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MK05 UTM is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK05 UTM, 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 MK05 UTM registered?

MK05 UTM is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MK05 UTM safe to buy?

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