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DG55 XKT

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,357 mi
Last recorded177,357 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 XKT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 177,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 176,089 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 174,700 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 172,926 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 170,322 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 170,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 166,292 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2018 166,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2017 160,540 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 149,186 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear shocker dust covers loose

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2016 149,186 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear shocker dust covers loose

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 136,147 miles

both shock absorber dust covers loosew

handbrake lever high

Fail 19 Jan 2016 136,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both shock absorber dust covers loosew

handbrake lever high

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,946 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,608 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,994 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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DG55 XKT is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DG55 XKT, 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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DG55 XKT is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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