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GJ05 VBB

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,882 mi
Last recorded137,882 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VBB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 137,882 miles

Exhaust poor condition

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

Undertray fitted - outer sills covered - Nearside front spot light - Engine misfire

Fail 20 Mar 2020 137,880 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust poor condition

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

Undertray fitted - outer sills covered - Nearside front spot light - Engine misfire

Fail 7 Feb 2020 137,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSF fog lamp lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 136,282 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 136,282 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 136,168 miles

Nearside Front front fog light lense broken

Pass 8 Sep 2016 133,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 133,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 123,212 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,927 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,169 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 91,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 82,680 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread depth

slight lip both front brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2011 76,874 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,202 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,777 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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GJ05 VBB is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GJ05 VBB, 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 GJ05 VBB registered?

GJ05 VBB is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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