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SY05 UYV

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,421 mi
Last recorded115,421 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 UYV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,421 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

HANDBRAKE SLIGHTLY HIGH CONDITION

Pass 25 Mar 2019 96,437 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 96,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,673 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,724 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,994 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,949 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 71,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,420 miles

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

all tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

engine light on

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,654 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 55,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,687 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,986 miles

both front tyres inner tread wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,868 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 9,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SY05 UYV is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY05 UYV, 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 SY05 UYV registered?

SY05 UYV is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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