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RL54 LKE

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,627 mi
Last recorded169,627 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 LKE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 169,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut side wall no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2025 161,984 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 156,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 154,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 151,346 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

both rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

both steering tack rod ends cover boots starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2021 151,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

both rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

both steering tack rod ends cover boots starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2020 143,815 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

both rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

both steering track rod ends cover boots starting to perish

offside front tyre treads inner edge starting to wear

Fail 2 Jan 2020 143,811 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear (1.2.1 (f))

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

both rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

both steering track rod ends cover boots starting to perish

offside front tyre treads inner edge starting to wear

Pass 2 Jan 2019 135,298 miles

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

both rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

both steering track rod ends cover boots starting to crack/ perish

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and inner edge worn low

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2018 126,346 miles

both rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

both steering track rod ends cover boots starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 113,863 miles

rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

Pass 29 Jan 2016 101,300 miles

rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

Pass 5 Jan 2015 86,905 miles

rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

Fail 5 Jan 2015 86,905 miles

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

rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,686 miles

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear shock absorber dust covers slightly loose

Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,094 miles

fuel filter housing damp- no leak

offside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose

Fail 28 Jan 2013 67,094 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

fuel filter housing damp- no leak

offside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose

Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,639 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,748 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,964 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,700 miles

offside front headlamp starting to mist

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,923 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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RL54 LKE is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RL54 LKE, 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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RL54 LKE is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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