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DV05 HBN

2005 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

70,321 mi
Last recorded70,321 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 HBN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 70,321 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 70,321 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 69,873 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 69,041 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 69,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 67,824 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 66,301 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 66,301 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 64,726 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,118 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 63,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,046 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,152 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 54,152 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)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 49,960 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 49,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,630 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 45,630 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,751 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,608 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 34,951 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 34,943 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,422 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,384 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,084 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,369 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 18,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,295 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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DV05 HBN is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HBN, 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 DV05 HBN registered?

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

Is DV05 HBN safe to buy?

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