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YR05 RXG

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

163,850 mi
Last recorded163,850 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 RXG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 163,850 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 163,825 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 163,724 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 162,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge and cracking, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 160,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread starting to wear off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 160,679 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread starting to wear off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 156,056 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 156,045 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak causing false reading (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 149,578 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 149,461 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 142,027 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 134,850 miles

Both rear tyres wearing edges, stepped tread design

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge, stepped tread design

Fail 31 Jul 2017 134,843 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing edges, stepped tread design

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge, stepped tread design

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 130,512 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Aug 2015 127,894 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 127,890 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 117,046 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 104,755 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 104,752 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 96,530 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 85,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 71,612 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,074 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 58,074 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,271 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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YR05 RXG is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YR05 RXG, 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 YR05 RXG registered?

YR05 RXG is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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