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VK55 XEJ

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

244,444 mi
Last recorded244,444 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 XEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 244,444 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along the bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 241,432 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tires perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 239,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 239,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 144,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS WHEN NEXT CHANGE PADS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noisy HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 144,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened REPLACE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS WHEN NEXT CHANGE PADS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust noisy HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 132,598 miles

Central Rear exhaust head shield loose...

Offside Front brake back plate missing....

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides.... (2.7.2a)

engine light on...

Pass 17 Jan 2017 119,473 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 110,033 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 110,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 98,942 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,855 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 88,799 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,671 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 76,671 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,919 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,167 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,219 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,292 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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VK55 XEJ is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK55 XEJ, 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 VK55 XEJ registered?

VK55 XEJ is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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