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RA05 UKB

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,717 mi
Last recorded62,717 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 UKB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 62,717 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 62,717 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 57,605 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 57,577 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 53,909 miles

Front brake discs back plates corroding

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight aim poor

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

Nearside Rear seat belt twisted

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

Rear bump stops broken

exhaust system rusty

power steering pipe corroded

small stone chip in center front screen area

Pass 27 Jul 2022 51,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both front brake back plates corroded

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2021 50,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both Front`s brake back plate corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2021 50,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2020 48,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,056 miles

Both Front Brake back plate has corrosion and pitting

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate has corrosion and pitting

Offside Front Brake back plate has corrosion and pitting

Fail 3 Aug 2018 44,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate has corrosion and pitting

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake back plate has corrosion and pitting

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 May 2018 44,463 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,820 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,982 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,973 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,712 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,793 miles

some wear in o/s & n/s/f discs

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,420 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,907 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,391 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 25,314 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,477 miles

engine pan and cover sills fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2008 20,452 miles

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

engine pan and cover sills fitted

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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RA05 UKB 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 75%.

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 RA05 UKB, 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 RA05 UKB registered?

RA05 UKB is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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