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YC05 XVJ

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

220,394 mi
Last recorded220,394 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 XVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 220,394 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 209,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing bias on inside edges = suspect wheel alignment required

n/s reg lamp inoperative

refix undertray with cable ties

Fail 4 Apr 2024 209,228 miles

n/s reg lamp inoperative

refix undertray with cable ties

both front tyres wearing bias on inside edges = suspect wheel alignment required

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working replace bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 190,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 190,020 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 171,100 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 171,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 149,037 miles

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

handbrake travel is high

tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Jun 2019 147,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 130,088 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 121,094 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 119,201 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 109,052 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 101,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 101,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 87,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,556 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 69,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,547 miles

noise from front when reving engine (futher investergation needed)suspect induction side ??

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge of tread

plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,793 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,634 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,021 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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YC05 XVJ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YC05 XVJ, 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 YC05 XVJ registered?

YC05 XVJ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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