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MP55 BGU

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,585 mi
Last recorded130,585 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 BGU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 130,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer third @ 2mm and 13 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

glow plug light flashing

Pass 3 Jun 2023 125,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 125,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 122,268 miles

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

Nearside Front wing liner insecure and catching tyre

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 122,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wing liner insecure and catching tyre

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 119,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 116,817 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 114,485 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 111,401 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 106,253 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 104,968 miles

Engine management light on

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

Handbrake lever handle insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 104,968 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine management light on

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

Handbrake lever handle insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,680 miles

engine management light on

front inner brake discs worn and corroded

service light on

Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,758 miles

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jul 2013 73,368 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

front tyres close to limit and wearing uneven

Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,368 miles

front tyres close to limit and wearing uneven

Pass 9 Aug 2012 62,744 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,860 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 55,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,488 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,077 miles

Advise weak horn

Fail 4 Sep 2009 41,030 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise weak horn

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,936 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 32,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bolt missing on rear exhaust box mounting

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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MP55 BGU is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 MP55 BGU, 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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MP55 BGU is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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