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RY05 WLF

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,810 mi
Last recorded135,810 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 WLF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 135,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 133,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 133,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 132,117 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 132,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (flexi) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 128,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top slightly noisey

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 122,504 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 118,772 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 118,772 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 114,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 106,183 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre looks to have been run flat

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,583 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,094 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 88,094 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 78,564 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 69,783 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,407 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

offside front door checkstrap inoperative

offside handbrake cable corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,356 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s/f door will not open fully due door check strap worn/damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2012 60,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s/f door will not open fully due door check strap worn/damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,897 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,315 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts to sidewall

o/s/r tyre big nail in tread pattern

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,108 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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RY05 WLF is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WLF, 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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RY05 WLF is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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