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SR05 EXF

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,115 mi
Last recorded76,115 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 EXF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 76,115 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 76,115 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 75,192 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 72,264 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 72,264 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 66,167 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 66,167 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 58,262 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 57,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 57,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 56,193 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four have corrosion to the casings (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 56,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated with drums and ABS (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four have corrosion to the casings (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,011 miles

Both rear axle bushes are slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear and offside rear short brake pipes are slightly corroded

Suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,167 miles

Rear suspension is corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 49,642 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front suspension arms heavily corroded

nearside front suspension arm front bush worn

Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,012 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,012 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,305 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,135 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,051 miles

2 front tyres getting low and cracking on side walls

2 rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,285 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,711 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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SR05 EXF is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SR05 EXF, 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 SR05 EXF registered?

SR05 EXF is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is SR05 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 EXF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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