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SD05 KYN

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,661 mi
Last recorded169,661 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 KYN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 169,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 163,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on rear view mirror and phone holder causing an obstruction ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 27 Apr 2022 158,011 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on rear view mirror and phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear seat belts not checked as seat missing

undertray obscuring some testable components

Pass 6 Apr 2021 148,638 miles

offside rear seat belt not checked as seat back down

undertray obstructing some items

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 141,855 miles

Front drive shaft joint noise.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + uneven wear, heavy inn er edge wear & inner side-wall split. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT + uneven tread wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre valve seat leaking.

Offside Rear Park brake cable chafed.

Park brake performance - MINIMUM limit just met (16%)

Fail 26 Mar 2020 141,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Large impact damage. (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front drive shaft joint noise.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + uneven wear, heavy inn er edge wear & inner side-wall split. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT + uneven tread wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre valve seat leaking.

Offside Rear Park brake cable chafed.

Park brake performance - MINIMUM limit just met (16%)

Pass 11 Mar 2019 123,305 miles

exhaust heat shield at the fuel tank is loose but still in position

Fail 7 Mar 2019 123,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust heat shield at the fuel tank is loose but still in position

Pass 1 Mar 2018 100,524 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,835 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 82,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 81,349 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 75,792 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 3 Jun 2014 70,145 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 70,145 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2013 65,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 65,093 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 60,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 60,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 49,820 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,326 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 15,236 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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SD05 KYN is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SD05 KYN, 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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SD05 KYN is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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