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M1 YMU

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,393 mi
Last recorded111,393 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 YMU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 111,393 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 107,869 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 107,869 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 100,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 95,553 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 95,552 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,550 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front suspension lower arm, offside front suspension coil spring and offside front brake backing plate starting to rust

nearside steering track rod end cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose

rear axle starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear brakes performances slight imbalance

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 4 Feb 2022 89,452 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front suspension lower arm, offside front suspension coil spring and offside front brake backing plate starting to rust

nearside steering track rod end cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose

rear axle starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,028 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 79,294 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,263 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,244 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 74,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,515 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,969 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,080 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,909 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 62,909 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 56,722 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 52,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,251 miles

n/s/r ando/o/s/r tyres slightly distorted on inside

Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,398 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,462 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,791 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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M1 YMU is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M1 YMU, 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 M1 YMU registered?

M1 YMU is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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