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KU05 KZB

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,978 mi
Last recorded121,978 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 KZB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 121,978 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 118,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2024 118,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe union at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2023 115,206 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer cover (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 112,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 108,981 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 103,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 100,765 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 98,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,049 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 97,049 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 92,710 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm and perished, 185/50H16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 86,502 miles

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

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

condensation in o/s headlamp unit

o/s and n/s rear bump stops are perished

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,437 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear bump stops are perished

Fail 17 Feb 2014 79,437 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear bump stops are perished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,687 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 71,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s headlamp has slight misting.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,437 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,534 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs are showing signs of wear. both rear bump stops are perished

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,726 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,798 miles

Nearside front road wheel slightly buckled.

Offside front road wheel slightly buckled.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,244 miles

Front road wheels slightly distorted.

Nearside rear bumpstop come away from dust guard.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 30,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front road wheels slightly distorted.

Nearside rear bumpstop come away from dust guard.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KU05 KZB is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU05 KZB, 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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KU05 KZB is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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