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WK55 XAV

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,879 mi
Last recorded107,879 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 XAV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 107,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 175/60/15 81H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 107,879 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Offside front tyre incorrect profile (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 175/60/15 81H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 100,758 miles

Long park brake travel

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 175/60/15 81H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 92,111 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 92,111 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 89,499 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 8 Mar 2022 85,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 17 Feb 2021 81,445 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 81,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,021 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 78,017 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 70,841 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 70,822 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,601 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 67,580 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 59,615 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 54,670 miles

front back plates rusted

front discs rusted

nearside wishbone rusted

offside front tyre 3 mm

Pass 27 Feb 2015 51,793 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 51,793 miles

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

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)

Offside Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front disc back plate starting to rust

Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,778 miles

condension in nearside headlight

front discs back plates starting to rust

front lower wishbone arms rusting

offside front drop link boot starting to split

Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,429 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,488 miles

front disc back plates starting to rust

front wishbone bushes starting to rust

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,243 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 23 Nov 2009 28,216 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,822 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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WK55 XAV is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WK55 XAV, 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 WK55 XAV registered?

WK55 XAV is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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