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NJ55 WZL

2005 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,386 mi
Last recorded133,386 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 WZL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 133,386 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 131,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 128,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 8 Aug 2022 125,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 121,912 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 116,721 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 116,666 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 112,399 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 112,299 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2018 110,234 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bothside shockabsorber starting tp corrode

Fail 5 Aug 2018 110,234 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear bothside shockabsorber starting tp corrode

Pass 29 Jul 2017 109,717 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (2.4.G.1)

Front bothside brake disc top rust

Pass 22 Jul 2016 108,601 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 99,037 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,036 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing when spun.

windcreen scratched from wiper arm

Fail 3 Sep 2014 89,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing when spun.

windcreen scratched from wiper arm

Pass 22 May 2013 76,689 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 76,596 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,328 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,301 miles

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

rear service brake imballance

Fail 24 Aug 2011 63,299 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear service brake imballance

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,773 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,556 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,481 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 38,477 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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NJ55 WZL is a 2005 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NJ55 WZL, 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 NJ55 WZL registered?

NJ55 WZL is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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