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LC05 LGW

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,514 mi
Last recorded136,514 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 LGW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 136,514 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 136,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 123,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 117,063 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 117,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 111,846 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 108,145 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 108,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S REAR TYRE SPLITS AND CUTS OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER ARM. INNER FRONT BUSH, EXCESS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S REAR TYRE WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 106,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 103,141 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 103,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S front outer CV boots split, grease around hub (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn N/s front drop link play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 97,871 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber dust covers missing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 90,812 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,170 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,723 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,603 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 68,471 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 64,311 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,342 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,066 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside side repeater insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,979 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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LC05 LGW is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LC05 LGW, 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 LC05 LGW registered?

LC05 LGW is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is LC05 LGW safe to buy?

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