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SH05 GYK

2005 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,162 mi
Last recorded130,162 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 GYK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 130,162 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 130,138 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective no open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 126,278 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 126,265 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 120,550 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 120,550 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 119,083 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 119,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 112,403 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 112,401 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 103,786 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 100,096 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc inner surface corroded vehicle has obviously been stood

Fail 13 May 2019 100,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc inner surface corroded vehicle has obviously been stood

Pass 11 May 2018 96,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 92,390 miles

Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated o/s/f.

Fail 15 May 2017 92,390 miles

Offside 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)

Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated o/s/f.

Pass 19 May 2016 89,550 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated.

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

Pass 12 May 2015 82,103 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 76,515 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 73,105 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 65,380 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 55,516 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to legal limit and are perished with age

Pass 14 May 2010 46,109 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 37,006 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,074 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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SH05 GYK is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SH05 GYK, 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 SH05 GYK registered?

SH05 GYK is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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