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RJ05 VLL

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

161,712 mi
Last recorded161,712 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 VLL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 161,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens damaged no effect on emitted light

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake travel slightly high

Pass 27 Jun 2025 151,662 miles

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 disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 141,400 miles

Both front brake discs backing plates corroded

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 130,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

offside front backplate corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2023 130,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

offside front backplate corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 119,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 109,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 100,198 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,095 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 89,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,935 miles

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

Offside Rear perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,089 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,238 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,546 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,532 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,896 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 18,386 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,105 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,625 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 10,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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RJ05 VLL is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RJ05 VLL, 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 RJ05 VLL registered?

RJ05 VLL is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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