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J17 ONX

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,998 mi
Last recorded146,998 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 ONX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 146,998 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 143,659 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 143,659 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 141,496 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear caliper slightly siezed

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 140,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 139,300 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 136,447 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 132,499 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 130,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 205 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 127,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 122,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 116,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 101,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Mar 2013 87,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,838 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,291 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 67,289 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,867 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 6,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,153 miles

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

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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J17 ONX is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J17 ONX, 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 J17 ONX registered?

J17 ONX is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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