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HV55 YTC

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

175,153 mi
Last recorded175,153 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 YTC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 175,153 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 161,958 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 153,378 miles

Hand brake limited reserve travel

Fail 11 Oct 2022 153,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake limited reserve travel

Pass 11 Oct 2021 139,346 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 139,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 125,905 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 125,904 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both N/S and O/S (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 110,469 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 104,913 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop and dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to distort

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop and dust cover insecure

handbrake has just passed requirements at 16%. requires repair or adjustment

Fail 11 Jul 2018 104,684 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop and dust cover insecure

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to distort

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop and dust cover insecure

handbrake has just passed requirements at 16%. requires repair or adjustment

Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,657 miles

O/S Rear Brake Reading Slightly Low

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 90,653 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

O/S Rear Brake Reading Slightly Low

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,504 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,151 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,089 miles

front discs slighlty worn

Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,959 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 38,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 34,090 miles

slight wear on front discs

Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,976 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished

offside front tyre is on legal limit, bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2011 30,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres are perished

offside front tyre is on legal limit, bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2010 28,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f and both rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 10 Nov 2010 28,786 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 5 Nov 2009 23,670 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,126 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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HV55 YTC is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HV55 YTC, 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 HV55 YTC registered?

HV55 YTC is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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