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WL05 ODB

2005 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,940 mi
Last recorded128,940 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 ODB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 128,940 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 113,666 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,329 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 92,780 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 85,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 80,454 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 76,563 miles

Nearside Rear poor condition of hand brake outter cable

Fail 10 Jul 2019 76,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear poor condition of hand brake cable outter

Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,767 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 71,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 67,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,486 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres tread edges small splits

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 65,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with small splitting on worn part (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 62,288 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,459 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,459 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,415 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 47,415 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,968 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,202 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 26,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,099 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

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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WL05 ODB is a 2005 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WL05 ODB, 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 WL05 ODB registered?

WL05 ODB is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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