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YB54 GHN

2005 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

213,919 mi
Last recorded213,919 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 GHN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 213,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 211,245 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 211,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 209,253 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 205,339 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 205,327 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% nearside lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% offside lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 203,517 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 203,512 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 73% offside lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 201,378 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% nearside lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 199,749 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 196,720 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 196,688 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 192,932 miles

exhaust blowing at front section

Fail 12 Jan 2018 192,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine warning light is on

exhaust blowing at front section

Pass 20 Jan 2017 181,989 miles

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

b/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Jan 2016 167,503 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 167,503 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 154,526 miles

n/s rear brakepipe corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 154,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear brakepipe corroded

n/s/rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 10 Jan 2014 142,819 miles

brake pad warning is on

engine warning/mill is on

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn uneven /stepped

n/s headlamp poor

Pass 24 Jan 2013 129,172 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 115,587 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 115,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mil lamp is on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 101,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 83,590 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 83,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 65,471 miles

both rear tyres have some distotion on tread and slight perishing to sidewalls

front wiper smearing slightly

slight imbalance on rear brakes nearside efficiency lower

Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,001 miles

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

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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YB54 GHN is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YB54 GHN, 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 YB54 GHN registered?

YB54 GHN is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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