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HJ05 VMR

2005 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

215,276 mi
Last recorded215,276 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VMR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 215,276 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 211,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 205,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 200,785 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 197,684 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has slight exhaust leak pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has crack in N/S corner (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 186,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 177,685 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 169,937 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 153,235 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 152,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 132,721 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 131,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 111,298 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 111,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 91,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,066 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r door will not open

Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,740 miles

NOTE..Under body covers fitted

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,500 miles

service light on

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,358 miles

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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 VMR is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HJ05 VMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ05 VMR registered?

HJ05 VMR is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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