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BN55 HZG

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,003 mi
Last recorded158,003 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 158,003 miles

MIL displayed

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 155,592 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

MIL displayed

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 155,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

MIL displayed

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber top mount/bearing rough in operation

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 153,723 miles

MIL displayed

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 149,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on edge 185/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on edge 185/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 149,296 miles

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

MIL displayed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on edge 185/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on edge 185/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 149,279 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front suspension lower wishbones corroded

mil. on

Pass 9 Jun 2021 143,375 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 135,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 135,651 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,705 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside front track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

tyre size-185/50/16

Fail 17 Jun 2019 126,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside front track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

tyre size-185/50/16

Pass 27 Jun 2018 116,441 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,426 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 95,500 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 95,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 87,913 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,042 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,426 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,413 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,227 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,469 miles

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

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

nearside rear number plate lamp slighly loose

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 HZG is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN55 HZG, 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 BN55 HZG registered?

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

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