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GV05 YYU

2005 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,406 mi
Last recorded134,406 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YYU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 134,406 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 13 Jul 2018 131,853 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 131,853 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 128,851 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 126,022 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate intermittent displayed (5.4.2)

central wiper rubber smearing view

electrical charging intermittent operation low amperage fluctuation

Pass 1 Apr 2015 121,122 miles

battery light showing fault on dash

Fail 1 Apr 2015 121,122 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

battery light showing fault on dash

Pass 21 Jan 2014 99,360 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 99,210 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 67,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,201 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,513 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 42,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,866 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,568 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 35,568 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,666 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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GV05 YYU is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GV05 YYU, 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 GV05 YYU registered?

GV05 YYU is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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