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VE05 AFO

2005 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,614 mi
Last recorded129,614 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 AFO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 129,614 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 117,859 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 108,660 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 99,232 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 91,872 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 88,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 86,593 miles

front suspension arms corroded

o/s/f brake pads worn thin and binding slightly

Pass 22 May 2018 84,947 miles

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

advise lower suspension arms corroded

advise n/s/r slightly perished in tread

Pass 23 May 2017 82,780 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind and brake pads getting low

Pass 19 May 2016 78,314 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 74,224 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 72,071 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 67,947 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 65,708 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 62,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2011 62,461 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 51,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,109 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 39,998 miles

rear number plate starting to separate

tyres of different speed rating's fitted

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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VE05 AFO is a 2005 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 VE05 AFO, 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 VE05 AFO registered?

VE05 AFO is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is VE05 AFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 AFO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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