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DV05 HBC

2005 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

209,223 mi
Last recorded209,223 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 HBC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 209,223 miles

Screen cracked Exhaust slight blow Front discs worn and pitted

Fail 1 Dec 2020 209,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Screen cracked Exhaust slight blow Front discs worn and pitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 203,340 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 186,241 miles

hand brake a little hight requires adjustment

Fail 16 Mar 2018 186,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

hand brake a little hight requires adjustment

Pass 29 Mar 2017 163,988 miles

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

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

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

N/R brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal and bald on the outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers detached .... operation not affected

under body trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 163,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal and bald on the outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear shock absorbers upper dirt covers detached .... operation not affected

under body trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2016 138,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside sun visor repaired with velcro strip

both rear shock absorbers upper dirt cover are detached ... operation not affected

engine covers and under body trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 138,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' sun visor not staying in the uprite position (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock absorbers upper dirt cover are detached ... operation not affected

engine covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 117,280 miles

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

both rear shockabsorber top plastic shrouds insecure,droped down.

off side front sun visor loose,droped down.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 117,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear shockabsorber top plastic shrouds insecure,droped down.

brake pad warning indicator on dash.

off side front sun visor loose,droped down.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 105,024 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shock absorber plastic shrouds insecure

condensation in n/s headlamp unit

o/s/f brake backplate corroded

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

small nail in o/s/r tyre tread

very slight misting of oil around both front shock absorbers

Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,892 miles

condensation in near side front headlamp.

engine code light on dash.

near side rear tyre close to legal limit.

wiper arm scratch in centre,lower windscreen.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 91,855 miles

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

condensation in near side front headlamp.

engine code light on dash.

near side rear tyre close to legal limit.

wiper arm scratch in centre,lower windscreen.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 84,640 miles

Engine managment warning light on

Near side front tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not in excess deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front sun visor not replaced just used sticker to stop from opening but still secure.

Fail 28 Mar 2012 84,532 miles

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

Engine managment warning light on

Near side front tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not in excess deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 71,306 miles

n/s front seat belt slow to return

unable to check rear n/s seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2011 71,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front seat belt slow to return

unable to check rear n/s seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,183 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 56,083 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f suspension drop link rubber boot split.

o/s/r tyre perishing on sidewalls.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,251 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,966 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 29,966 miles

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

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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DV05 HBC is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 DV05 HBC, 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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DV05 HBC is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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