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YY05 VKC

2005 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,421 mi
Last recorded81,421 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VKC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 81,421 miles

under tray and sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2025 81,384 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2024 79,945 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 78,903 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has poss puncture ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2022 78,107 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2022 78,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 75,701 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 75,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 74,290 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,518 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,847 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 68,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail leak where it connects to caliper (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 65,663 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 65,663 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,085 miles

Front tyres close to limit and wearing on inside edges

O/SF Door Check Strap Noisy

O/SR tyre badly cracking

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Wiper smearing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,677 miles

front discs badly corroding and getting thin

imbalance on rear brakes boarderline

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre splitting on outer wall

wiper smearing

Fail 29 Oct 2015 59,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs badly corroding and getting thin

imbalance on rear brakes boarderline

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre splitting on outer wall

wiper smearing

Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,757 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,149 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,169 miles

Had too inspect feul cap using emergency open through boot due too interior switch not working.

Fail 9 Oct 2012 48,169 miles

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

Had too inspect feul cap using emergency open through boot due too interior switch not working.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,990 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,558 miles

both front brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 27 May 2009 37,576 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 35,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front tyres worn on inner edge, requires track checking.nearside rear tyre wearing uneven. drivers seatbelt slow to retract.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,506 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge, requires track checking.nearside rear tyre wearing uneven. drivers seatbelt slow to retract.

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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YY05 VKC is a 2005 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 YY05 VKC, 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 YY05 VKC registered?

YY05 VKC is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is YY05 VKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY05 VKC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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