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AF05 VFP

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

171,369 mi
Last recorded171,369 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VFP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 171,369 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 164,840 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 156,667 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 146,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 135,861 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 123,851 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Upper bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 115,574 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 115,574 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,850 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 104,850 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,515 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 95,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,381 miles

eml light on

Pass 9 Mar 2016 83,020 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age / cracking through tread

coolant level low

engine light on

Fail 9 Mar 2016 83,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age / cracking through tread

coolant level low

engine light on

Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,338 miles

Engine light on

N/s/r shock absorber cover adrift

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

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 65,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 57,103 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,103 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,624 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 48,371 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishd

Pass 17 Mar 2011 39,079 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished and wairing unevanly on the inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,112 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,452 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 16,112 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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AF05 VFP is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AF05 VFP, 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 AF05 VFP registered?

AF05 VFP is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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