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NU05 GEY

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,068 mi
Last recorded181,068 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 GEY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 181,068 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor damaged

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 171,639 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 144,272 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 131,381 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 131,381 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 131,379 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 122,150 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 122,149 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 113,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing, buckle operation not compromised.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 113,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing, buckle operation not compromised.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 99,263 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 99,263 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,895 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 83,248 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,953 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 76,950 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,371 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 66,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,719 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,201 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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NU05 GEY is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NU05 GEY, 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 NU05 GEY registered?

NU05 GEY is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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