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FM05 NXC

2005 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,254 mi
Last recorded129,254 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 NXC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 129,254 miles

front suspension/steering creeking

handbrake lever travel has little reserve

Pass 21 Aug 2024 119,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 114,025 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 107,549 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 103,836 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 98,377 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,585 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 87,640 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 87,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 81,344 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 81,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 74,324 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,123 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,686 miles

Tyres worn.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,872 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 46,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,695 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,910 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 38,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,663 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 31,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs heavily lipped

Front brake pads worn very close to wear sensors

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 25,947 miles

Both frony tyres worn on inner edges.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,266 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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FM05 NXC is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FM05 NXC, 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 FM05 NXC registered?

FM05 NXC is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is FM05 NXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 NXC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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