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SW05 CKF

2005 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,702 mi
Last recorded143,702 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 CKF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 143,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 136,019 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 136,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 127,708 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside . (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 127,702 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 118,328 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 118,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 103,403 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 104,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,843 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 96,837 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Heatshield loose.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2013 87,098 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 87,098 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 78,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2012 78,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 9 May 2011 68,029 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 68,004 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise crunking noise when turning reqs investigation

Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,377 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 57,366 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,679 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 47,514 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,867 miles

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

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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SW05 CKF is a 2005 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SW05 CKF, 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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SW05 CKF is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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