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YX05 VRP

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,839 mi
Last recorded87,839 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 VRP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 87,839 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 83,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 83,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 77,945 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 77,945 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 72,585 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH - OSF / NSF hoses perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 72,585 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH - OSF / NSF hoses perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 67,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre flat before test

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 67,398 miles

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre flat before test

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 62,720 miles

Front BOTH - anti-roll bar link dust covers deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 59,818 miles

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

Play detected at steering rack/pinion joint

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 56,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded casings & has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 11 Jan 2019 56,023 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH - corroded casings & has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 17 Jan 2018 51,759 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 21 Jan 2017 47,320 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2016 43,227 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,047 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 36,861 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear axle bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 21 Jan 2014 36,861 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,917 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,251 miles

both rear tyres perished due to age of tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,975 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,146 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,794 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 13,555 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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YX05 VRP 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 76%.

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 YX05 VRP, 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 YX05 VRP registered?

YX05 VRP is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YX05 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 VRP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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