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YS05 AXX

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,115 mi
Last recorded105,115 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 AXX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 105,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 104,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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 11 Apr 2024 103,527 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 103,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 96,555 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 96,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 86,707 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 73,537 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie bar (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 66,935 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 66,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,041 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 61,041 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,671 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 54,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,904 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,993 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,662 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 33,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

nearside rear tyre,tread out of shape on inner edge.

wiper smearing slightly.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,753 miles

uneven wear on both front tyres on inner edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 13,155 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 10,244 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 8,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2008 6,325 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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YS05 AXX is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 YS05 AXX, 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 YS05 AXX registered?

YS05 AXX is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is YS05 AXX safe to buy?

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