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RN05 XSO

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,700 mi
Last recorded132,700 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 XSO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 132,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 132,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake lever has free play, but still functions and has reserve travel

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 131,976 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 131,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 131,068 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 127,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 120,176 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 111,465 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 111,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 104,047 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,693 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 198,692 miles

Advise N/S/R brake sticking slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 198,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Advise N/S/R brake sticking slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 176,772 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 176,772 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 151,182 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 151,182 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 113,103 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 72,653 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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RN05 XSO is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black 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 RN05 XSO, 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 RN05 XSO registered?

RN05 XSO is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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