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RL05 WBZ

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,028 mi
Last recorded123,028 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 WBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 123,028 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 123,028 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 110,716 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 103,410 miles

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 99,532 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops deteriorated

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2019 99,531 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops deteriorated

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,991 miles

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2017 86,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear bump stops deteriorated

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 76,465 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn more on the inner edge.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 66,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 61,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tested in wet condition

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Dec 2011 57,327 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,702 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 41,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,699 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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RL05 WBZ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RL05 WBZ, 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 RL05 WBZ registered?

RL05 WBZ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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