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A9 HWO

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

164,566 mi
Last recorded164,566 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 HWO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 164,566 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2023 159,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 153,958 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle at mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 150,477 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 150,475 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 143,577 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 135,208 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 133,462 miles

Front fixed bonnet and under tray fitted , some components not visually seen

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower not in prescribed area (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 129,119 miles

Nearside Rear Upper brake pipe to rear back plate corroded ok point of test

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cut

Rear both sides rear outer shocker sleaves deterorated

Pass 31 Mar 2016 123,515 miles

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

engine cowls and covers fitted

n/s/r hand brake cable insecure

turbo leaking oil

Fail 29 Mar 2016 123,511 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

brake pad wear wire broken n/s/f

engine cowls and covers fitted

n/s/r hand brake cable insecure

turbo leaking oil

Pass 17 Apr 2015 118,416 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 108,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 108,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 97,525 miles

Both rear bump stops split

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

Oil leak

Unable to emissions dpf fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2012 84,887 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr shocker bump stop brocken

osr shocker bump stop brocken

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,887 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)

nsr shocker bump stop brocken

osr shocker bump stop brocken

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 12 Apr 2011 73,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 73,482 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,184 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,657 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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A9 HWO is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A9 HWO, 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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A9 HWO is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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