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HJ55 VSA

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,790 mi
Last recorded131,790 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VSA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 131,790 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 130,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake sticking

Pass 13 Oct 2023 128,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 125,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 123,517 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 123,517 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 118,129 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 112,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 104,526 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,506 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 98,319 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 93,171 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 93,165 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,703 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2015 84,703 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2014 77,445 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,453 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,415 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,737 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,171 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 40,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,313 miles

nearside rear tyre on wear limit.

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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HJ55 VSA is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HJ55 VSA, 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 HJ55 VSA registered?

HJ55 VSA is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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