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YC05 VPY

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,452 mi
Last recorded141,452 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 VPY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 141,452 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 141,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested insufficient light output to see beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Offside headlamp lens heavily condensated inside

Pass 12 Oct 2023 136,140 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 136,134 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 132,920 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 132,920 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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 11 Jun 2019 118,647 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 118,646 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component fouling and steering adversely affected track rod wearing on inner rim on full lock (2.1.5 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 107,498 miles

All 4 coil springs have surface corrosion

Front wiper linkage is very worn - rubbing on windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear torsion bar has surface corrosion

Offside Front Inner track rod rubbing on full lock with wheel - recommend further investigation

Fail 30 May 2018 107,439 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All 4 coil springs have surface corrosion

Front wiper linkage is very worn - rubbing on windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear torsion bar has surface corrosion

Offside Front Inner track rod rubbing on full lock with wheel - recommend further investigation

Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,235 miles

Front brake discs worn!

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 May 2016 87,704 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 87,511 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,493 miles

N-S-F Tyre is feathering on the inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,918 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,319 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,597 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,741 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,532 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 46,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,186 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,826 miles

Offside rear worn close to the wear indicators

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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YC05 VPY is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YC05 VPY, 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 YC05 VPY registered?

YC05 VPY is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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