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LA05 FTC

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,038 mi
Last recorded112,038 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 FTC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 112,038 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 108,868 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 107,715 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 103,851 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 91,366 miles

heat shield insecure

under-trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2022 91,366 miles

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

heat shield insecure

under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2021 85,973 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 85,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,438 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 67,460 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 60,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both, offside and nearside (2.7.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both, offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 60,710 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine oil level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both, offside and nearside (2.7.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both, offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 58,739 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 58,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 53,042 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,703 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,805 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,342 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,376 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,035 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,307 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,039 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 22,037 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 16,808 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 16,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LA05 FTC is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 LA05 FTC, 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 LA05 FTC registered?

LA05 FTC is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is LA05 FTC safe to buy?

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