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SW05 VEH

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,784 mi
Last recorded47,784 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 VEH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 47,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2026 47,782 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter corroded and fuel seepage from filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2024 46,938 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 46,282 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside components incl rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear soft (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 46,280 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside components incl rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear soft (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 45,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 45,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 44,531 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear shockys (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 43,369 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2019 42,068 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

underside components corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2019 42,067 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

underside components corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 40,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 38,668 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated but no leaks at present

Fail 19 Dec 2017 38,668 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust system deteriorated but no leaks at present

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slight corrosion on inner facings (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 37,917 miles

Engine management light staying on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded and grooved on inner braking surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 37,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 31,468 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 23,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 15,457 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 11,180 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 8,778 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 7,694 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 6,193 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 4,894 miles

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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SW05 VEH is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SW05 VEH, 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 SW05 VEH registered?

SW05 VEH is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is SW05 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 VEH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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