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ML05 ZSZ

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,015 mi
Last recorded106,015 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 ZSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 106,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 106,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 105,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 105,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 105,092 miles

front subframe showing surface corrosion

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

Fail 2 Nov 2023 105,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front subframe showing surface corrosion

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2022 104,881 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 104,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,996 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 103,542 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 102,691 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 102,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 101,393 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 99,692 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 99,692 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating brake discs corroded to excess (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating brake discs corroded to excess (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 96,727 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,018 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 93,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,297 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,252 miles

n/s/f tyre inner tread wearing down

Fail 1 Jul 2011 71,242 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner tread wearing down

Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,714 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,318 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,346 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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ML05 ZSZ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML05 ZSZ, 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 ML05 ZSZ registered?

ML05 ZSZ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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