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ST05 RVC

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,184 mi
Last recorded151,184 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 RVC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 151,184 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 151,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 141,121 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 128,123 miles

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

HANDBRAKE JUST PASSED. 17%

Pass 21 Apr 2015 113,243 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 113,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 103,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 92,780 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,920 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,031 miles

slight bind at offside rear brake

Pass 20 May 2010 68,584 miles

Front brake discs have edge corrosion.

Pass 22 May 2009 57,105 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 57,103 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 44,766 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ST05 RVC is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST05 RVC, 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 ST05 RVC registered?

ST05 RVC is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is ST05 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 RVC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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