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SO54 FRL

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,807 mi
Last recorded159,807 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 FRL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 159,807 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 153,119 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 153,117 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2023 139,438 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 138,414 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 138,414 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,200 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 128,200 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 116,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 106,287 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 96,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine cover&under tray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 96,053 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 90,347 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 175/60/15 81h (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 82,619 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 81,150 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 77,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,102 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 66,299 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 66,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 53,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service light on!

Pass 30 Dec 2010 53,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Service light on!

Pass 30 Dec 2009 41,922 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 41,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 34,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre close to limit and tread cracking

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2007 27,202 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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SO54 FRL is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SO54 FRL, 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 SO54 FRL registered?

SO54 FRL is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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