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GP05 TXG

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,133 mi
Last recorded115,133 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 TXG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 115,133 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 114,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower boot. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 100,540 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 100,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 93,815 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 93,815 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,673 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 82,570 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 77,200 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wheels, inner edges feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

abnormal noise from underside bonnet, advice further investigation

Pass 7 Feb 2020 73,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 67,454 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 67,454 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor will not stow in the closed position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both headlamp dipped beams inoperative, unable to check function of headlamp levelling device. (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 60,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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

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

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

Rear numberplate deteriated

Carpet mat removed from under pedals, pedals have cut through it, very dangerous.

Fail 26 Jan 2018 60,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

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

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

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

Rear numberplate deteriated

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor insecure (8.3.1b)

Carpet mat removed from under pedals, pedals have cut through it, very dangerous.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 56,439 miles

Drivers Sun visor taped up due to dropping down into vision this needs to be rectified ASAP

Oil Leak

Pass 25 Jul 2016 54,366 miles

airbag W/L initially flashing on start up - poss indicating pass airbag de activated

deterioration developing rear number plate

Fail 22 Jul 2016 54,366 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag W/L initially flashing on start up - poss indicating pass airbag de activated

deterioration developing rear number plate

signs of perishing NSF tyre sidewall - poss due to under inflation

Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,848 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 48,848 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,277 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 16 Jul 2014 42,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,681 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f flexi hose looked damp but no leaks

Fail 5 Jun 2013 36,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f flexi hose looked damp but no leaks

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,286 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 12 Jun 2012 32,286 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Deterioration developing rear number plate

Rear tyres wearing inside edges of tread

Small crack N/S/R lens cluster

Some uneveness recorded rear brakes hand & foot

Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight damage to N/S/R lens cluster

Pass 11 Aug 2008 13,622 miles

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

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

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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GP05 TXG is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GP05 TXG, 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.

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What year was GP05 TXG registered?

GP05 TXG is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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