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VN05 DZD

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,920 mi
Last recorded151,920 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 DZD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 151,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and cracked on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 151,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and cracked on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 147,490 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 142,870 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 138,858 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 132,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 31 Aug 2020 125,989 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 125,934 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2019 125,127 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop perished

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

all tyres low on pressure

Fail 25 Oct 2019 125,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop perished

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

all tyres low on pressure

Pass 5 Nov 2018 119,299 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 119,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 113,027 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,287 miles

front wiper slightly damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2015 101,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 96,591 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT ON EDGE

Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,386 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 82,790 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 77,394 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,346 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 61,296 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,489 miles

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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VN05 DZD is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN05 DZD, 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 VN05 DZD registered?

VN05 DZD is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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