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GY55 YVS

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,679 mi
Last recorded158,679 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YVS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 158,679 miles

Front offside/nearside worn on inner edges !!

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 158,679 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front offside/nearside worn on inner edges !!

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 149,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 140,673 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 133,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 119,809 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 119,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 104,942 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 88,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2012 88,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,005 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.(Advise replacement).

Nearside handbrake cable-outer casing poor condition.

Offside rear tyre has a cut on tread surface close to cord depth (Advise replacement).

Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 38,511 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 38,511 miles

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

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

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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GY55 YVS is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY55 YVS, 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 GY55 YVS registered?

GY55 YVS is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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