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OU05 VJA

2005 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,634 mi
Last recorded142,634 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 VJA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 142,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 123,804 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 100,278 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 94,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing ( also suspension arm rusted) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear running low (5.2.3 (e))

Surface rust on suspension components

Fail 1 Mar 2019 94,742 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split ( also suspension arm rusted) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Battery sign flashing indicates electrical fault

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perishing ( also suspension arm rusted) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear running low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 87,430 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 87,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 81,500 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 74,192 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 74,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,350 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,325 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,758 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,088 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 23,537 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,156 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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OU05 VJA is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OU05 VJA, 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 OU05 VJA registered?

OU05 VJA is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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