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SG05 VGM

2005 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,133 mi
Last recorded104,133 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 VGM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 104,133 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaking

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 104,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaking

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine light on

Pass 26 Sep 2024 97,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 90,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 90,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,899 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 84,899 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,577 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 83,575 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 82,744 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 80,366 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,556 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 76,556 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 73,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 68,747 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 61,538 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 14 Dec 2013 55,017 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 2.5mm [Dunlop SP Street Response 175/60 X R15T]

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 3mm. [Dunlop SP Street Response 175/60 X R15]

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,398 miles

Nearside headlamp misted up [condensation]

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Fail 15 Dec 2012 47,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside headlamp misted up [condensation]

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 15 Oct 2011 40,115 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,348 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 34,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,256 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 25,969 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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SG05 VGM is a 2005 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SG05 VGM, 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 SG05 VGM registered?

SG05 VGM is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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