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SO05 URN

2005 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,308 mi
Last recorded92,308 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 URN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 92,308 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 90,272 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 85,234 miles

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

both front brake backing plate corroded/damaged

exhaust rear hanger damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2023 85,234 miles

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

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

both front brake backing plate corroded/damaged

exhaust rear hanger damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2022 81,429 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 81,429 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,869 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 76,869 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,047 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,466 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions just met limit on Carbon monoxide

some components under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,742 miles

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

both front indicators show white light

Fail 16 Sep 2016 67,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

both front indicators show white light

Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,605 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 64,605 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 57,880 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,140 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,011 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,629 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,792 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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SO05 URN is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SO05 URN, 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 SO05 URN registered?

SO05 URN is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is SO05 URN safe to buy?

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