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DV05 HBE

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,182 mi
Last recorded51,182 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 HBE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,182 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt - Child seat is very loose and improperly fitted

Engine management light showing on dash

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

Small oil leak from engine

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2012 51,182 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt - Child seat is very loose and improperly fitted

Engine management light showing on dash

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

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

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

Small oil leak from engine

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,831 miles

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

Service light showing on dash

Fail 17 Mar 2011 44,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service light showing on dash

Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

child seat fitted to both rear seats

driver door stay faulty needs attention

engine management light on

severe uneven wear to both front tyres to inner adge/may need tracking

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,752 miles

Child seats fitted to Near side rear and Off side rear seats not allowing full inspection of both rear adult seat belts

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

Low oil level light showing on dash

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to both rear seat

slight uneven braking to rear brakes

Fail 28 Mar 2008 26,550 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to both rear seat

slight uneven braking to rear brakes

uneven wear to front tyres

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 HBE is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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