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WN05 KUV

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

231,630 mi
Last recorded231,630 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 KUV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 231,630 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view of dash board (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner not fully supported

Offside Front wheel arch splash gaurd not fully supported

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield not fully supported

mil light on pre 01 07 2008

Fail 27 Jul 2026 231,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view of dash board (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner not fully supported

Offside Front wheel arch splash gaurd not fully supported

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield not fully supported

mil light on pre 01 07 2008

Pass 12 Aug 2025 226,483 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lights deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front wheel arch liner not fully supported

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 226,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lights deteriated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front wheel arch liner not fully supported

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 221,417 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lights deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat sheld deteriated

Fail 1 Aug 2024 221,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lights deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat sheld deteriated

Pass 27 Jul 2023 215,667 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 215,667 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 200,582 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked centre lower of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 200,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked centre lower of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 194,340 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both nearside (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

nearside hand brake cable worn

Pass 3 Aug 2020 189,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both head lamps starting to deteriate

offside hand brake cable starting to corrode

small crack in offside lower windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2019 178,562 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

off side rear spring rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2019 178,562 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

off side rear spring rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2018 167,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

nearside outer cv boot perished

offside rear coil spring rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2018 167,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun visor insecure (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

nearside outer cv boot perished

offside rear coil spring rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2017 158,132 miles

both front lower arms rusty

both rear brake pipes rusty

nearside front seatbelt slow to return.

nearside outer cv boot perished.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 156,152 miles

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

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

both front suspension arms corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

crack in off side lower of windscreen

crack in off side lower of windscreen

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 156,152 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension arms corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

crack in off side lower of windscreen

crack in off side lower of windscreen

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 147,037 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 138,819 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 128,372 miles

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

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

nearside outer cv boot perished

nearside rear handbrake slight bind

slight crack in windscreen

slight wear in front brake discs

Fail 8 Apr 2014 128,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside outer cv boot perished

nearside rear handbrake slight bind

slight crack in windscreen

slight wear in front brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,615 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 113,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 102,694 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 90,533 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 77,657 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,799 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 60,791 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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WN05 KUV is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WN05 KUV, 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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WN05 KUV is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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