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VN54 UTB

2005 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,866 mi
Last recorded83,866 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 UTB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2023 83,866 miles

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 80,730 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 80,660 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 68,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

factory undertrays fitted covering some components

Fail 13 Jan 2021 68,631 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

factory undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,773 miles

Full engine covers fitted, Some parts not inspected

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

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,141 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 62,140 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 60,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre caps missing from all four wheels.

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,342 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 51,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 43,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 43,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 36,776 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 32,708 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 32,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

eml on

Fail 10 Aug 2012 30,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

eml on

Pass 17 Jul 2011 26,315 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 4 Jul 2010 22,681 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 2 Jul 2009 18,695 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 5 Apr 2008 15,671 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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VN54 UTB is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VN54 UTB, 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 VN54 UTB registered?

VN54 UTB is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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