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LR05 FOD

2005 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

99,280 mi
Last recorded99,280 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 FOD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 99,280 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 99,280 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 96,865 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 96,865 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 94,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 90,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 83,101 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 77,965 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 77,965 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 18 Oct 2019 75,871 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 66,399 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2017 66,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,090 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 63,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 48,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres outer walls deteriorateing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,686 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres outer walls deteriorateing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,809 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 42,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 36,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s & o/s/r seatbelts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,990 miles

n/s & o/s/r seatbelts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 9 May 2012 29,521 miles

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres are cracking

Pass 10 May 2011 23,453 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,046 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 15,109 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 15,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LR05 FOD is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR05 FOD, 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 LR05 FOD registered?

LR05 FOD is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LR05 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 FOD shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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