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VN55 KSE

2005 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,570 mi
Last recorded142,570 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 KSE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 142,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive At rear of engine and N/Side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has wear on inner tread

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing has corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fuel tank strap has corrosion

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 138,497 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank strap has some corrosion

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine -- evidence of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door catching on wing

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing has corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust box heat shield loose

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 135,319 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil weep at rear of engine Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing has corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 135,319 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake eficiency 8% (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil weep at rear of engine Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing has corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coating on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 132,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front brake disc back covers have some corrosion

Hand brake lever close to max travel

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has some wear on inner tread

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 132,558 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated Corrosion (1.1.14 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front brake disc back covers have some corrosion

Hand brake lever close to max travel

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has some wear on inner tread

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 132,117 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 130,072 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 130,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 127,304 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 124,351 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 124,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 121,888 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 117,693 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear seats have been taken out

Pass 9 Nov 2015 108,531 miles

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

engine malfunction light on

Fail 26 Oct 2015 108,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,445 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,786 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 70,328 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,328 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,209 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,973 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,806 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,469 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 28,445 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VN55 KSE is a 2005 Audi A2 in Black 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 VN55 KSE, 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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VN55 KSE is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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