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PE05 YWJ

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,899 mi
Last recorded176,899 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 YWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 176,899 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 161,426 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 149,077 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 138,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 125,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 114,787 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 114,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine undershield loose at rear of trim

heat shield touching exhaust at rear of car

Pass 11 Dec 2012 104,121 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop split and torn

Fail 11 Dec 2012 104,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

n/s/r bump stop split and torn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 94,691 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r bump stop split

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,248 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 81,248 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 66,409 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,840 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 54,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 39,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 39,745 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PE05 YWJ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PE05 YWJ, 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 PE05 YWJ registered?

PE05 YWJ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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