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PY05 HHC

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

158,767 mi
Last recorded158,767 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 HHC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 158,767 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 158,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 151,499 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 151,499 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 149,481 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 149,481 miles

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 142,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 137,969 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 137,969 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 134,757 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 134,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 130,259 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 123,089 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 123,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 119,891 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 119,888 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 101,570 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 101,570 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,356 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 81,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 76,452 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Aug 2014 76,452 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,216 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 70,216 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,651 miles

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

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

airbag light on dash

both rear shocker bump stops broken

front wiper split

fuel flap release button inop but still accessible

Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,373 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,615 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,477 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,176 miles

n/s rear tyre slight cuts on tread

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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PY05 HHC is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 PY05 HHC, 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 PY05 HHC registered?

PY05 HHC is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 2 July 2005.

Is PY05 HHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY05 HHC shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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