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KV05 YMW

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,575 mi
Last recorded115,575 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 YMW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 115,575 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 111,292 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 106,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer supply pipe split under bonnet

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2024 106,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer supply pipe split under bonnet

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2023 102,803 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 102,803 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 94,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2022 94,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 84,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2021 84,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 75,325 miles

n/s/r shock cover loose

Fail 29 May 2020 75,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

n/s/r shock cover loose

Pass 17 May 2019 63,949 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 63,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,173 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,411 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 26 May 2016 35,802 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 27,533 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 24,651 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 20,812 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2012 17,181 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 13,544 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 13,432 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 12,394 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,356 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 YMW is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YMW, 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 KV05 YMW registered?

KV05 YMW is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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