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RK05 WLE

2005 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

47,892 mi
Last recorded47,892 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 WLE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 47,892 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side of the rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2026 48,841 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side of the front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side of the rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 48,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side of the front disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 46,637 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 45,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 44,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 43,584 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 42,578 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 40,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,500 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,804 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

engine under tray / bonnet cover fitted restricts view of components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 32,013 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,569 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,061 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,483 miles

all Brake discs are worn/corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 7,039 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 104,406 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 88,697 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 WLE is a 2005 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WLE, 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 RK05 WLE registered?

RK05 WLE is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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