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OV55 BSO

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,922 mi
Last recorded108,922 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 BSO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 108,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 103,638 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 93,259 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 89,126 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 89,099 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,878 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 80,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,715 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,938 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 76,513 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 73,246 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 73,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,627 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)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 69,627 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 19 Sep 2016 66,747 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 63,080 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 63,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,205 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2014 60,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Nov 2012 56,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge(raised tread)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge(raised tread)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,361 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 53,356 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,709 miles

front brake pads worn

minor damage to nearside front road wheel inner bead seat

nearside rear seat belt starting to fray

Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,914 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 39,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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OV55 BSO is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OV55 BSO, 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 OV55 BSO registered?

OV55 BSO is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is OV55 BSO safe to buy?

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