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SE54 HLA

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,924 mi
Last recorded152,924 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 HLA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 152,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 144,056 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 133,147 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 128,894 miles

hand brake lever long travel

plastic under trays fitted/sill covers

Fail 19 Oct 2015 128,874 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

hand brake lever long travel

plastic under trays fitted/sill covers

Pass 4 Nov 2014 119,877 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 97,943 miles

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

n/s/r tyre bulge

Fail 24 Sep 2013 97,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre bulge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,862 miles

o/s/ and n/s/f tyres slightly worn inner

Pass 16 Dec 2011 90,549 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 90,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 78,563 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 66,135 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,173 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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SE54 HLA is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SE54 HLA, 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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SE54 HLA is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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