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GU05 ZWY

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,960 mi
Last recorded47,960 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 ZWY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 47,960 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 47,836 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 47,816 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 47,809 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 47,669 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 47,513 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 47,513 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH headlights adjusted down during test to rectify aim height (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure 2 x door hinge bolts had worked there way loose=tightened up during test (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,919 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 39,511 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 39,511 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 32,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 26,983 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 26,609 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 26,319 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,712 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,089 miles

offside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 29 May 2012 24,647 miles

o/s/r road wheel is slightly distorted

Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,163 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,498 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,484 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,983 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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GU05 ZWY is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU05 ZWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU05 ZWY registered?

GU05 ZWY is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is GU05 ZWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 ZWY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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