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WA05 AUO

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,367 mi
Last recorded39,367 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 AUO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 39,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 39,198 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 39,198 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 38,982 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 38,813 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 38,137 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,438 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 37,392 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,078 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 37,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 37,024 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 37,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,880 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/Front Footrest Slightly Damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2015 36,880 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/Front Footrest Slightly Damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,595 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 36,595 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,839 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,160 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,192 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,865 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2009 23,722 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,948 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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WA05 AUO is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 21,008 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 Triumph Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA05 AUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA05 AUO is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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