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FV05 GWX

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

225,101 mi
Last recorded225,101 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 GWX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 225,101 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 215,377 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 215,375 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 205,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 195,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 187,526 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 178,930 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 178,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 161,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 144,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen has slight damage outwith the swept areas

Pass 18 Mar 2016 128,812 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted cant check seatbelt

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring test items

windscreen has damage in two places outside swept area

Fail 16 Mar 2016 128,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted cant check seatbelt

Offside Front headlamp showing yellow

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring test items

windscreen has damage in two places outside swept area

Pass 19 Mar 2015 109,769 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

near side rear seat belt not fully checked,childs seat fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 105,464 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 91,910 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 91,594 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,000 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 70,000 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,328 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted to n/s rear

Fail 19 Mar 2011 53,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted to n/s rear

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,398 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,361 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 26,974 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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FV05 GWX is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FV05 GWX, 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 FV05 GWX registered?

FV05 GWX is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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