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RY05 WCM

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,625 mi
Last recorded125,625 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 WCM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 125,625 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 124,259 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 123,360 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 122,706 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 122,700 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 121,892 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 121,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 121,064 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 118,703 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,841 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 115,613 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 113,482 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 108,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre treads low

covers on sills

Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic covers fitted over body sills

Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted, also damaged

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

plastic inner sill covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 4 Jul 2011 87,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted, also damaged

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

plastic inner sill covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs wearing

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic inner sill covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 22 Jun 2010 73,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs wearing

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic inner sill covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 8 Jul 2009 59,311 miles

engine under tray fitted

front brake discs worn

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2008 45,979 miles

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

There is a noise from the engine.(belt/bearing noise)

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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RY05 WCM is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 RY05 WCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY05 WCM registered?

RY05 WCM is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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