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RE05 BUO

2005 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,405 mi
Last recorded116,405 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 BUO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 116,405 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH, N/S/F PAD WIRES CORROIDED AWAY AND MISSING

Fail 16 Apr 2018 116,400 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE OIL LOW

PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH, N/S/F PAD WIRES CORROIDED AWAY AND MISSING

Pass 20 Apr 2017 106,895 miles

Front brake pad warning wiring harness broken/insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2017 106,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Front brake pad warning wiring harness broken/insecure

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Offside front tyre worn and sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,395 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,221 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 68,081 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,403 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,876 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,532 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 21,203 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,177 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 17,177 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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RE05 BUO is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RE05 BUO, 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

How do I check the history of RE05 BUO?

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What year was RE05 BUO registered?

RE05 BUO is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RE05 BUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 BUO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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