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LB05 GDK

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

140,636 mi
Last recorded140,636 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 GDK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 140,636 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 131,833 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 131,833 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 123,159 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 116,167 miles

glow plug light flashing

hand brake travel long not excessive

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 108,336 miles

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Fail 3 Dec 2021 108,235 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 17 Dec 2020 100,567 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 100,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 85,548 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 85,547 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated N/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F >>> NEW ADVISED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively O/S/F OUTER (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 75,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Recommend repair asap (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 75,256 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Recommend repair asap (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,454 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 48,077 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 40,378 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 36,782 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 33,856 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 30,592 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 25,941 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,306 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 16,508 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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LB05 GDK is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LB05 GDK, 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 LB05 GDK registered?

LB05 GDK is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is LB05 GDK safe to buy?

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