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SV55 XHB

2005 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,238 mi
Last recorded155,238 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 XHB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 155,238 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2023 155,232 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2022 155,191 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 148,943 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 122,769 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2019 122,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer fluid has a serious leak (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front brake wear indicator illuminated ( brake pad wear sensor defective)

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 20 Dec 2017 120,130 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 115,900 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 115,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 111,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2014 104,807 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESUTLING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 99,765 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 99,765 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,464 miles

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)

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

both front backing plates on hubs corroded

nearside front headlight cluster condensated

wiper arm fouling windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2011 82,932 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,294 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2010 70,288 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly worn inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,435 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,264 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Sep 2008 40,745 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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SV55 XHB is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV55 XHB, 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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SV55 XHB is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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