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VA05 NLT

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,471 mi
Last recorded172,471 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 NLT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 172,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 172,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 165,390 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear top covers are loose (5.3.2 (b))

front driver door hinge is worn and does not open fully

some damage to o/s mirror

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

travel in hand brake lever,

under floor panels, fitted unable to check some components,

Fail 22 Aug 2024 165,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear top covers are loose (5.3.2 (b))

front driver door hinge is worn and does not open fully

some damage to o/s mirror

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

travel in hand brake lever,

under floor panels, fitted unable to check some components,

Pass 25 Aug 2023 157,070 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, turbo and intercooler areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror head slightly loose. ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers outer casings are corroded and the top shrouds/covers are deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 157,070 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, turbo and intercooler areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Inner Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Lamp is on, On dash. (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror head slightly loose. ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle front bush deteriorated. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers outer casings are corroded and the top shrouds/covers are deteriorated. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 151,270 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 151,269 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/lipped, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 141,937 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 135,175 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 135,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 127,825 miles

brake pad light flashing

Fail 18 Jun 2019 127,825 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake pad light flashing

Pass 15 Jun 2018 122,489 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 122,489 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 116,559 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 116,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside outer sill plastic panel damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2016 110,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 102,770 miles

front bonnet trim not closing

Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 96,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 83,943 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 83,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 75,719 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,764 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 50,925 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,535 miles

Engine management light on

Slight sidewall damage to offside rear & nearside front tyres, but not down to cords in either case

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,540 miles

o/s rear n/s front tyres have cuts in side wall no cords showing

Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,540 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

intake air pipe loose

o/s rear n/s front tyres have cuts in side wall no cords showing

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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VA05 NLT is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VA05 NLT, 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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VA05 NLT is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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