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HG05 GNZ

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,662 mi
Last recorded118,662 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 GNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 118,662 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is bold inside edge recommend replacement 175.60.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is bold inside edge recommend replacement 175.60.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 117,978 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded in area where mounted within rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler cap outer flap release mechanism inoperative, filler cap only accessible via emergency access from inside rear boot space

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF headlamp lens degraded, lens also has interior condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre heavy wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF service brake slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR suspension arm front bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre heavy wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front OSF visor inner clip broken, visor still staying in closed position

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF wing mirror glass - product on reflective surface, not materially affecting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF wing mirror outer casing damaged, no sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess OSR parking brake cable outer sheath swollen suggesting internal corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe corroded at end meeting rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear OSR parking brake cable mounting clip broken below rear suspension front mount area, not affecting operation of brake, cable not likely to detach

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR suspension arm front bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer slight blow at joint to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 117,966 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded in area where mounted within rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel filler cap outer flap release mechanism inoperative, filler cap only accessible via emergency access from inside rear boot space

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF headlamp lens degraded, lens also has interior condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre heavy wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF service brake slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR suspension arm front bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre heavy wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front OSF visor inner clip broken, visor still staying in closed position

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF wing mirror glass - product on reflective surface, not materially affecting view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF wing mirror outer casing damaged, no sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess OSR parking brake cable outer sheath swollen suggesting internal corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe corroded at end meeting rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear OSR parking brake cable mounting clip broken below rear suspension front mount area, not affecting operation of brake, cable not likely to detach

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR suspension arm front bush degraded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer slight blow at joint to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 110,970 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 108,642 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front windows not working

water in n/s front headlight

Fail 16 Aug 2017 108,642 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

battery light flashing

front windows not working

water in n/s front headlight

Pass 21 Nov 2016 108,135 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 108,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 100,756 miles

under trays & plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,357 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 75,368 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 75,365 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,397 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,560 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2011 55,556 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,215 miles

front discs worn close to limit

Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,740 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,599 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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HG05 GNZ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GNZ, 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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HG05 GNZ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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