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KV05 YCJ

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

171,023 mi
Last recorded171,023 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 YCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 171,023 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 165,307 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 165,280 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 158,302 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 158,302 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front possible very small hole

Fail 30 Apr 2022 158,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 144,632 miles

Parking brake has only just passed its efficiency & requires adjustment/repair

Fail 5 May 2021 144,632 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake has only just passed its efficiency & requires adjustment/repair

Pass 26 Mar 2020 120,347 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 120,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 105,017 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,402 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,922 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 79,214 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn and pads approx 10% worn

Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,721 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,667 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,434 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 65,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,121 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,126 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 13,925 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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KV05 YCJ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KV05 YCJ, 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 KV05 YCJ registered?

KV05 YCJ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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