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BF55 RTZ

2005 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,265 mi
Last recorded135,265 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 RTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 135,265 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders slightly corroded /swollen under protective cover

front brake hoses slightly perrished

Fail 24 Nov 2025 135,264 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders slightly corroded /swollen under protective cover

front brake hoses slightly perrished

Pass 14 Nov 2024 129,917 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 129,779 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Both rear flexy hoses damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 125,280 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r slightly corroded

rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

slight exhaust blow from exhaust join at rear of cat

Pass 3 Dec 2022 119,536 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2021 112,517 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 May 2020 106,329 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 91,935 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both won on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 83,175 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front 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 9 Feb 2018 83,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

EML light on

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2017 77,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jul 2017 77,711 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,794 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 72,792 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 67,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 67,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front droplink balljoint stiff

Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,866 miles

offside front alloy wheel damaged on rim

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,123 miles

nearside rear shock absorber bumpstop splitting

Fail 25 Jul 2012 50,123 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber bumpstop splitting

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,652 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

engine man light on

Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,156 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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BF55 RTZ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BF55 RTZ, 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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BF55 RTZ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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