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RE05 FXO

2005 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,282 mi
Last recorded124,282 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 FXO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 124,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 118,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 115,600 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 115,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 111,057 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2023 110,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlight aim on highest limits

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,858 miles

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

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

Tested when wet

Pass 6 Feb 2021 102,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 102,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 99,365 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 99,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit .70 actual 2.06 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 93,384 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2019 93,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 85,383 miles

Front Brake disc inner faces in poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre heavily splitting

Under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,861 miles

All underbody covers fitted

Tested when wet

Pass 29 Jan 2016 75,359 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2015 73,211 miles

headlamp aims on lower limits

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 1 Mar 2014 69,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

had to open fuel filler flap from emergency lever inside boot of vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2013 64,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,965 miles

both outer sills covered

front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 2 Feb 2011 50,815 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 44,323 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,481 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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RE05 FXO is a 2005 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RE05 FXO, 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 RE05 FXO registered?

RE05 FXO is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RE05 FXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 FXO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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