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A2 GXV

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,869 mi
Last recorded116,869 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GXV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 116,869 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 114,340 miles

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

Rear heatshield loose but not likely to fall

Pass 18 May 2023 112,089 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both o/s & n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield loose but not likely to fall

Washers slightly weak

Pass 11 May 2022 109,058 miles

Rear Heat shield insecure

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 109,036 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Washers weak

Pass 15 Apr 2021 107,106 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 97,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,384 miles

front wiper deteriorated

nearside front headlamp has condensation inside the lens

Fail 6 Apr 2018 92,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wiper deteriorated

nearside front headlamp has condensation inside the lens

Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,625 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 175/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Front both sides road springs are corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face both sides (3.5.1i)

n/s/rear and both front tyres are perished.

under trays fitted to sills and engine

Fail 10 Apr 2017 87,625 miles

under trays fitted to sills and engine

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 175/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Front both sides road springs are corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/rear and both front tyres are perished.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 82,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,086 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,259 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perished cracked in tread pattern.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,451 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,717 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,550 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 49,550 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,711 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 39,711 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cut in tread but not to cords. getting low on tread

Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,418 miles

nearside rear tyre worn strangely on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,080 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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A2 GXV is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A2 GXV, 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 A2 GXV registered?

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

Is A2 GXV safe to buy?

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