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YR05 ZHN

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

282,289 mi
Last recorded282,289 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 ZHN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 282,289 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 264,014 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 256,330 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 245,429 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 245,429 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 227,405 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 204,905 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 204,905 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 180,581 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 174,204 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 154,926 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 144,432 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 134,542 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 123,196 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2014 114,273 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,874 miles

fluid leak around engine area

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,069 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,141 miles

nsr tyre perishing all discs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 69,141 miles

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

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

nsr tyre perishing all discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,548 miles

crack in windsceen zone a 9mm

Fail 8 Apr 2010 60,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake pad warning light on dash

crack in windsceen zone a 9mm

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,529 miles

Both front tyres worn down inner edges(non measurable part of tread)

Nearside front brake flex hose slightly chaffed

Offside front brake flex hose slightly chaffed

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 52,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Both front tyres bald on inner edges.

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,117 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 43,117 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YR05 ZHN is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR05 ZHN, 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 YR05 ZHN registered?

YR05 ZHN is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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