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RK05 SXV

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,864 mi
Last recorded72,864 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 SXV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 72,864 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 72,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 68,282 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 67,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 67,998 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 66,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,427 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,190 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 62,736 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 61,060 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 61,042 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 60,233 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 60,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,666 miles

m/l on

Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,462 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 58,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 55,325 miles

n/s front & rear tyres side walls damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,841 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,072 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,831 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,504 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,238 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 29,093 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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RK05 SXV 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 RK05 SXV, 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 RK05 SXV registered?

RK05 SXV is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is RK05 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 SXV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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