2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Audi A2 MOT pass rate and common faults

906 MOT tests in 2024. 57.0% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.0%
Failed or needed repairs43.0%
Typical mileage at test128,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 906 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.7%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.6%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.1%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  8. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened2.9%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes27.2%
  2. Lights & electrics25.2%
  3. Suspension24.2%
  4. Body & chassis7.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  6. Tyres7.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  8. Steering5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Audi A2?

In 2024, 57.0% of 2005 Audi A2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 906 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Audi A2?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Audi A2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).