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R44 ARA

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,284 mi
Last recorded122,284 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 ARA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 122,284 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 122,284 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,566 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 112,566 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 29 Oct 2014 100,068 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,891 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,348 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,313 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,606 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,951 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 17 Jul 2008 14,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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R44 ARA is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R44 ARA, 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 R44 ARA registered?

R44 ARA is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is R44 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 ARA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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