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P55 VKY

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

144,575 mi
Last recorded144,575 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 VKY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 144,575 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 144,393 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2024 138,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively X2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSR/OSR axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 138,041 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF polish lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively X2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb peel. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSR/OSR axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 132,090 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 126,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 122,760 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Sep 2020 118,689 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 116,321 miles

nearside and offside front top suspension mountings are corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn badly on the inner shoulder

Fail 8 Jan 2020 116,297 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 112,595 miles

under covers engine covers o/s/f indicater discoloured noise from front

Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,700 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 99,491 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 99,403 miles

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

Nearside head light beam image requires attention

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,599 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 89,594 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,035 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,716 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,357 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 50,357 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2012 45,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2011 38,189 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 38,189 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,279 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 31,279 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,679 miles

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)

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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P55 VKY is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P55 VKY, 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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P55 VKY is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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