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SV05 TWJ

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,357 mi
Last recorded83,357 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 TWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 83,357 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 83,354 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 81,925 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 81,914 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 80,368 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 78,868 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 78,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 77,229 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

general corrosion under and around the vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking no cords showing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking no cords

general corrosion around and under vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2019 75,547 miles

Central Rear fuel tank securing strap heavily corroded

Front front subframe assembly heavily corroded not weakened or holed.

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

Rear Axle beam heavily corroded not weakened or holed

Nearside Rear heavily corroded imminent risk of failure

Offside Rear Heavily corroded imminent risk of failure

Fail 28 Jun 2019 75,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cracking in sidewall and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear fuel tank securing strap heavily corroded

Front front subframe assembly heavily corroded not weakened or holed.

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

Rear Axle beam heavily corroded not weakened or holed

Nearside Rear heavily corroded imminent risk of failure

Offside Rear Heavily corroded imminent risk of failure

Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 73,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,638 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 72,638 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 71,860 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,947 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,966 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 66,966 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,557 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 59,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,579 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,625 miles

offside front door lower hinge insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2010 48,299 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 43,343 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,677 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 37,677 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SV05 TWJ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV05 TWJ, 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 SV05 TWJ registered?

SV05 TWJ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is SV05 TWJ safe to buy?

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