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LR05 FON

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,639 mi
Last recorded176,639 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 FON
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 176,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 171,700 miles

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

front grill catch inoperative

Fail 23 May 2019 171,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front grill catch inoperative

Pass 16 May 2018 166,374 miles

Offside Front drop link slight play

bit smokey

both rear wheels slight binding

Pass 24 May 2017 155,379 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 155,368 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 136,791 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 119,679 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 Apr 2015 119,679 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front wiper smearing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 105,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

osr tyre out of shape strong advise

Pass 19 Apr 2013 91,734 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 91,734 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 70,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,627 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,232 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,072 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,608 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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LR05 FON is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FON, 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 LR05 FON registered?

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

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