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LF05 LFR

2005 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,358 mi
Last recorded79,358 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 LFR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 79,358 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 79,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,177 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 76,547 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 75,482 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,199 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,170 miles

Central Front Lower slight play in steering

Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,055 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 70,304 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 66,969 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,715 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 21 Aug 2015 62,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,503 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,917 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,823 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,656 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,263 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,530 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 17,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,517 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

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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LF05 LFR is a 2005 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LF05 LFR, 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 LF05 LFR registered?

LF05 LFR is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is LF05 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 LFR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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