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LR05 GNP

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,017 mi
Last recorded131,017 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 GNP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 131,017 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 124,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 116,416 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 107,916 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 107,911 miles

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

EML ON

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 98,013 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Fail 28 Mar 2014 86,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Fail 7 Mar 2012 75,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,326 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,070 miles

Front brake discs poor - wear ridges/corrosion present/developing

Initial signs of chaffing N/S/F brake hose(re-positioned armoured grommet to protect)

O/S headlamp has poor beam image

Smoke emission test border line pass(passed third attempt)

Some unbalance recorded front brakes

Pass 19 May 2009 51,286 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 18 May 2009 51,286 miles

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 6 May 2008 45,856 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2008 45,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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 GNP is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GNP, 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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LR05 GNP is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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