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HG05 AYM

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,384 mi
Last recorded106,384 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 AYM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 106,384 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 99,956 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 94,874 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 92,984 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 88,735 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 87,715 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 86,883 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 84,332 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 84,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (1.1.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 80,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 75,565 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 73,473 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/ r tyre slightly mishaped

Fail 25 May 2016 73,473 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/ r tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 19 May 2015 70,970 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 70,970 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 28 May 2014 69,559 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 69,559 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 64,400 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 59,659 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 55,365 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,838 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 422,289 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 31,975 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 31,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HG05 AYM is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 HG05 AYM, 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 HG05 AYM registered?

HG05 AYM is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is HG05 AYM safe to buy?

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