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LT05 APZ

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

158,493 mi
Last recorded158,493 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 APZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 158,493 miles

DRIVERS DOOR STRAP MISSING

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 158,493 miles

DRIVERS DOOR STRAP MISSING

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 153,535 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear SEATS FOLDED DOWN AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 21 Sep 2023 147,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front DOOR CHECK STRAP MISSING

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 147,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front DOOR CHECK STRAP MISSING

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 138,684 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 130,156 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 123,709 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel high

Fail 14 Sep 2020 123,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel high

Pass 29 Aug 2019 116,276 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,041 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

handbrake travel high

Fail 19 Sep 2018 111,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 11 Sep 2017 104,266 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 96,511 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 87,461 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,566 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 71,566 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 63,520 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,231 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 52,231 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 8 Mar 2010 46,503 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,972 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,466 miles

n/s/f tyre treads is worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread is on 3mm & worn on inner edge

o/s & n/s rear wheels both are slightly buckled on inner edges

o/s/f tyre tread is wearing on inner edge

slight damage to n/s/r wheel outer rim

Fail 26 Feb 2008 27,411 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre treads is worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread is on 3mm & worn on inner edge

o/s & n/s rear wheels both are slightly buckled on inner edges

o/s/f tyre tread is wearing on inner edge

slight damage to n/s/r wheel outer rim

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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LT05 APZ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LT05 APZ, 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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LT05 APZ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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