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SO05 VPE

2005 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,824 mi
Last recorded162,824 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 162,824 miles

BOTH FRONTS OF OUTER SILL PANELS DAMAGED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT FLEX PIPE

Fail 5 Feb 2018 162,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords PLUS BALD ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light LAMP DAMAGED (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH FRONTS OF OUTER SILL PANELS DAMAGED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT FLEX PIPE

Pass 24 Aug 2016 134,308 miles

Rear tyres have deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2016 134,307 miles

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

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

EML is showing a fault

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres have deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 118,203 miles

engine light on

Fail 12 Aug 2015 118,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 8 Aug 2014 106,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

engine light on

light cracking in both rear tyres

Fail 8 Aug 2014 106,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

engine light on

light cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracking in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2013 94,153 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracking in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,837 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn low on the inside

Fail 30 Jul 2012 82,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn low on the inside

Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,457 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,912 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,402 miles

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

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

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 VPE is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO05 VPE, 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

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What year was SO05 VPE registered?

SO05 VPE is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is SO05 VPE safe to buy?

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