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YA05 RRX

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

165,677 mi
Last recorded165,677 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 RRX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 165,677 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 165,306 miles

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

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 18 Jul 2024 163,594 miles

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 18 Jul 2023 161,601 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 157,268 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2021 155,271 miles

front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2021 155,271 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2019 153,807 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 150,907 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 143,556 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 135,995 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 125,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 111,923 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,395 miles

both front tyrtes worn on inner edges poss track out ??

Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,400 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 85,400 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

eml on

Pass 24 May 2011 70,274 miles

front wiper blade smearing but ok for mot

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,438 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,126 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,028 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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YA05 RRX is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YA05 RRX, 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 YA05 RRX registered?

YA05 RRX is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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