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SB05 HMC

2005 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

174,192 mi
Last recorded174,192 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 HMC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 174,192 miles

Exhaust flexi fractured

General corrosion vehicle under-side

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 170,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 170,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 158,651 miles

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2024 158,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 156,389 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 155,797 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 155,291 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 155,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 154,917 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2019 154,915 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 154,545 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 142,137 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 142,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 131,680 miles

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed DOOR STAY (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 131,680 miles

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed DOOR STAY (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 122,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp top bracket bolt missing, headlamp still secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

centre section of exhaust corroded

hydro carbons reading high (although within limits) advise service/injector service

Fail 7 Nov 2015 122,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside headlamp top bracket bolt missing, headlamp still secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

centre section of exhaust corroded

hydro carbons reading high (although within limits) advise service/injector service

Pass 11 Nov 2014 114,239 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 114,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 104,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,171 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 96,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 76,869 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 60,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,616 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,870 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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SB05 HMC is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SB05 HMC, 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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SB05 HMC is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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