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CP54 RRU

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

206,050 mi
Last recorded206,050 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 RRU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 206,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 206,043 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear bracket detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 205,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 200,203 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlights discoloured

Fail 25 Jul 2023 200,203 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlights discoloured

Pass 10 Aug 2022 187,090 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 175,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 175,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexy pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexy pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 163,242 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 163,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 151,365 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 151,220 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top strut mount bearing seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top strut mount bearing seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 137,526 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 129,166 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top strut mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 129,047 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top strut mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 122,122 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 113,817 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,331 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 91,100 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 91,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Dec 2011 79,811 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2011 79,811 miles

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2010 69,131 miles

NSF/OSF brake discs are corroded and pitted at inside faces of discs.

Fail 23 Dec 2010 69,131 miles

NSF/OSF brake discs are corroded and pitted at inside faces of discs.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 55,545 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 42,004 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 42,004 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,376 miles

NSR/OSR tyres have got flatspots at the inside edges , noisy when driving . The NSR tyre is worst than the OSR tyre.

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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CP54 RRU is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CP54 RRU, 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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CP54 RRU is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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