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VE05 BXP

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,586 mi
Last recorded122,586 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 BXP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2021 122,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 122,580 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Feb 2020 122,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlights flickering (alternator)

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 122,208 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 122,208 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 118,393 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2018 118,393 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 115,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 109,043 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 99,345 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 91,398 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 81,656 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 81,656 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,418 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 64,996 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 56,425 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,932 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,237 miles

rear tyres 2'5mm

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 BXP is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE05 BXP, 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 VE05 BXP registered?

VE05 BXP is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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