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YR05 HDJ

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,252 mi
Last recorded114,252 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 HDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 114,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 114,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 110,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 104,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

sun visor insecure but not affecting drivers view

Pass 12 Sep 2019 100,889 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 100,824 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning inop (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jelled up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger. Not excessive at time of inspection (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint end seal area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components

park brake lever has little reserve travel

parking brake efficiency only just met at 19%

shock absorber dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,671 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 93,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,103 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,915 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 23 Aug 2016 83,915 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,298 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge and slight damage to sidewall

nearside rear tyre perishing and worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,126 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,153 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 52,060 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,616 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,515 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,909 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YR05 HDJ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR05 HDJ, 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 YR05 HDJ registered?

YR05 HDJ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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