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LX55 UWU

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

221,338 mi
Last recorded221,338 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 UWU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 221,338 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 217,049 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 209,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake readings low. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 176,591 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 176,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 168,175 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 160,237 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 156,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 156,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 142,702 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 133,721 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 124,272 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 112,687 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 102,844 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,609 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,901 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 78,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,715 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,291 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 58,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,353 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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LX55 UWU is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LX55 UWU, 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 LX55 UWU registered?

LX55 UWU is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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