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EX55 VLV

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,056 mi
Last recorded153,056 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VLV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 153,056 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shocker cover fallen down

unable to check rear seat belts (rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 7 May 2026 153,056 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shocker cover fallen down

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

unable to check rear seat belts (rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2025 149,909 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 149,909 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 146,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 141,687 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 137,754 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 136,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 134,761 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 130,371 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 8 Feb 2019 130,371 miles

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

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

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

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 26 Jan 2018 120,381 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 113,899 miles

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop fallen down

Offside Rear handbrake poor

Fail 3 Feb 2017 113,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear handbrake poor

Pass 5 Feb 2016 106,878 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 100,970 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 100,960 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 100,914 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,599 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,456 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,381 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,976 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,035 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 23,576 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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EX55 VLV is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EX55 VLV, 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 EX55 VLV registered?

EX55 VLV is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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