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BG05 MBV

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,172 mi
Last recorded34,172 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MBV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 34,172 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 34,165 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 33,739 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 33,307 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2022 32,845 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 32,255 miles

Offside Front Brake disc back plate catching disc

Pass 13 Jan 2020 31,545 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 30,542 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 30,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 29,494 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 28,368 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n\s\r tyre inner tread going out of shape

o\s\f & n\sr tyres surface cracks

undertrays\covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 26,948 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,069 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 21,228 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Mar 2012 18,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,423 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 9,898 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 7,553 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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BG05 MBV is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BG05 MBV, 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 BG05 MBV registered?

BG05 MBV is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is BG05 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 MBV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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