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RK05 YVM

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

198,985 mi
Last recorded198,985 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 YVM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 198,985 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 177,233 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 177,233 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Both bulbs (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 177,117 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 172,633 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 163,887 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 163,887 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 145,745 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,857 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 142,857 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 139,529 miles

Various underbody component's corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 139,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Various underbody component's corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 134,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service light on

Fail 25 Apr 2018 134,244 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad warning light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service light on

Pass 14 Mar 2017 127,108 miles

all tyres heavily cracked on sidewalls

front and rear brake discs corroded on surface

front brake disc heat sheilds corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 119,601 miles

all tyres cracked

both front brake hoses rubbed on shock and worn

front and rear brakes corroded just met brake limits

Fail 10 Mar 2016 119,601 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

all tyres cracked

both front brake hoses rubbed on shock and worn

front and rear brakes corroded just met brake limits

Pass 13 Feb 2015 106,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.

front bumper scuffed.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 106,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s indicator bulbs slightly discoloured.

front bumper scuffed.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 102,791 miles

N/S/F headlamp slightly condensated

N/S/R bumpstop perished

Pass 1 Feb 2013 98,366 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 98,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,814 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2011 85,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,374 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 56,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,634 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 42,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 31,495 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YVM is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

RK05 YVM is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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