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GY05 SXZ

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,018 mi
Last recorded139,018 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 SXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 139,018 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 133,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 125,365 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 125,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 104,609 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 96,422 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,756 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 77,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 77,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 68,781 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 61,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 53,314 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 53,314 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished split

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

Offside Front door check strap noisy

Tyre repair kit expired 2008

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,952 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 45,952 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,263 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 42,256 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,452 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Oct 2012 33,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear tyres perished

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,292 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,219 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,082 miles

Horn weak

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover adrift

Some unbalance recorded front brakes

Fail 21 Oct 2009 18,082 miles

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

Horn weak

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover adrift

Some unbalance recorded front brakes

Pass 29 Mar 2008 11,625 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 11,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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GY05 SXZ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GY05 SXZ, 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 GY05 SXZ registered?

GY05 SXZ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GY05 SXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 SXZ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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