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RA05 VJN

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,264 mi
Last recorded106,264 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 VJN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 106,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded/swollen (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 104,017 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake outer cable swollen (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush split broken up (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 104,017 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake outer cable swollen (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush split broken up (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 101,988 miles

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

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

both rear road springs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 100,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres cracked and perished

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 99,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 95,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 85,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 85,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished/poor condition

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2017 76,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked on outer edge close to cords

Pass 18 Jun 2016 68,961 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 59,093 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,116 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 48,036 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 37,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 15,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 10,542 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 10,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 7,955 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 6,010 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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RA05 VJN is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VJN, 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 RA05 VJN registered?

RA05 VJN is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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