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A2 RXY

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

47,167 mi
Last recorded47,167 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RXY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 47,167 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 47,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 44,902 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 44,038 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 44,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 42,465 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 42,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 40,979 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2021 38,812 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 37,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 37,327 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 35,997 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 34,662 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 34,624 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2017 32,730 miles

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

front seat belts slow to retract.

Fail 23 Dec 2017 32,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front seat belts slow to retract.

Pass 17 Dec 2016 30,817 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 28,681 miles

Front wiper smearing

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Dec 2014 26,418 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 26,417 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 23,980 miles

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust emishions high

Pass 5 Dec 2012 21,886 miles

Only just met the emissions requirements

Pass 19 Dec 2011 19,984 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 17,699 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 15,148 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 12,404 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 9,312 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 RXY is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 RXY, 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 A2 RXY registered?

A2 RXY is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is A2 RXY safe to buy?

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