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OE05 SLU

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,968 mi
Last recorded100,968 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 SLU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,968 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 100,968 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2016 94,411 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 88,657 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 88,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 82,512 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 82,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,617 miles

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

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

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 2 Jul 2011 58,376 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2010 49,321 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2009 43,204 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,924 miles

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

rear tyres both slight warp on inside edges

Fail 20 Jun 2008 35,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear tyres both slight warp on inside edges

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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OE05 SLU is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OE05 SLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE05 SLU registered?

OE05 SLU is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is OE05 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 SLU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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