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YB05 ULF

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,932 mi
Last recorded115,932 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 ULF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 115,932 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 110,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 110,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 101,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 94,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 87,767 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 87,759 miles

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

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,284 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 75,284 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 75,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,937 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 74,349 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/front suspension arm quite rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2018 74,349 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/front suspension arm quite rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2017 73,401 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 73,398 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,526 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 72,526 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,563 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,785 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,327 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 67,327 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,281 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,598 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,658 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,780 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 32,877 miles

hand brake cable clip missing

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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YB05 ULF is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YB05 ULF, 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 YB05 ULF registered?

YB05 ULF is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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