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YE05 KYB

2005 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,828 mi
Last recorded140,828 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 KYB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 140,828 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 140,827 miles

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

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

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 edge wearing smooth 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 140,023 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 138,900 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 137,689 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 137,687 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to test nearside rear wheel bearing properly due to brake bind

Pass 6 Dec 2021 136,137 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 136,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 135,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 134,935 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 127,441 miles

Exhaust centre silencer & rear coupler are corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sun visor does not return to up position fully but driver's view unaffected

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 127,441 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust centre silencer & rear coupler are corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sun visor does not return to up position fully but driver's view unaffected

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 104,435 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 104,435 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,094 miles

Front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2017 98,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 87,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,779 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 74,779 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 69,645 miles

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

tracking requires adjustment

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,179 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,161 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2012 29,381 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,779 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,695 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,788 miles

Excessive wear at the inner shoulders of both front tyres

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 13,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 13,457 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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YE05 KYB is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE05 KYB, 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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YE05 KYB is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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