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YG05 YEX

2005 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,591 mi
Last recorded64,591 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 YEX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 64,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 61,130 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 61,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2023 57,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 53,577 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 53,577 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,285 miles

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))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2021 51,285 miles

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

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

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))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower wing and arch has slight damage

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 42,775 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2018 42,775 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 42,021 miles

Offside Front wishbone corroded

mil light illuminated

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,611 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,965 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2015 40,965 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted preventing corrosion check

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,237 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,401 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,434 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,810 miles

noise from Wheel bearings ?????

slight cracking to tyre side wall n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f

Pass 22 May 2009 32,270 miles

o/s/f , o/s/r , n/s/r, tyres cracking on sidwalls

Fail 12 May 2008 30,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 30,281 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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YG05 YEX is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG05 YEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG05 YEX registered?

YG05 YEX is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is YG05 YEX safe to buy?

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