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HJ05 RWV

2005 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

63,425 mi
Last recorded63,425 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 RWV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 63,425 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2025 61,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 58,886 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 58,886 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 57,571 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 57,571 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 56,350 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 56,350 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 55,213 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 55,213 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 53,941 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 53,941 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 51,681 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 49,583 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 49,583 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 47,019 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,087 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,006 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,842 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 37,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 34,663 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,663 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,399 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,083 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,022 miles

both front tyres inner tread wearing low

Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,731 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,841 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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HJ05 RWV is a 2005 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HJ05 RWV, 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 HJ05 RWV registered?

HJ05 RWV is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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