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MV55 OWZ

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

193,054 mi
Last recorded193,054 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 OWZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 193,054 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Dec 2024 193,050 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2023 185,075 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 185,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 178,220 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 173,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 171,282 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 165,788 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 165,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 160,212 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2019 160,210 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2018 150,284 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

exhaust bracket broke exhaust still secure

Fail 10 Jan 2018 150,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

exhaust bracket broke exhaust still secure

Pass 11 Jan 2017 138,447 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

exhaust bracket broke exhaust still secure

Pass 15 Jan 2016 127,608 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 117,161 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 100,415 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 100,415 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,172 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r suspension dust cover is loose

o/s/f tyre has a slight cut in the tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 72,024 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,458 miles

all tyres low tread balding on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,416 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,733 miles

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

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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MV55 OWZ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MV55 OWZ, 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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MV55 OWZ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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