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BN55 HZB

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,706 mi
Last recorded160,706 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 HZB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 160,706 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 160,705 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 143,560 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 143,557 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 117,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm bald on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm bald on inner (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats not fited

Fail 28 Apr 2016 117,512 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm bald on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm bald on inner (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats not fited

Pass 7 Jan 2015 99,764 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 99,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 94,392 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 94,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 4 Feb 2013 87,482 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 87,361 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 Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,498 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 79,492 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2010 70,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lip on front discs

Fail 20 Aug 2010 70,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lip on front discs

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,397 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 29,917 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge.

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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BN55 HZB is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BN55 HZB, 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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BN55 HZB is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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