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HG05 EBO

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

261,590 mi
Last recorded261,590 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 EBO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 261,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rubber bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rubber bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 261,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rubber bushes deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rubber bush deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt insecure now okay (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 258,780 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rubber bush starting to deteriorate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 258,769 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective lack of effort efficiency (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rubber bush starting to deteriorate (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 253,701 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 246,324 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Sep 2022 246,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2021 230,482 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2021 230,436 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear seat down at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2020 225,486 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seats removed

Fail 14 Aug 2020 225,477 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seats removed

Pass 20 Mar 2018 218,878 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2018 218,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 202,259 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 186,221 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to windscreen

rear tyre are worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2015 164,732 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 144,300 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 121,799 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 100,748 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 83,154 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight leak from n/s power steering rack boot

Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,154 miles

slight leak from n/s power steering rack boot

Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,478 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 52,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 52,323 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,372 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 38,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HG05 EBO is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HG05 EBO, 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 EBO registered?

HG05 EBO is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HG05 EBO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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