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FY55 PWV

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,333 mi
Last recorded185,333 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 PWV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 185,333 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 185,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 180,269 miles

Eml light on

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 174,391 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 167,049 miles

Exhaust heats shields not attached. Amber brake warning light on.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 157,278 miles

front disks corroded on inner faces

handbrake performance only just met

nearside rear shocker dust cover insecure

offside front and rear tyres close to the limit

Pass 29 Mar 2016 135,622 miles

both front tyres close to the limit

lower windscreen cracked

nearside rear shock cover insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2016 135,622 miles

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

both front tyres close to the limit

lower windscreen cracked

nearside rear shock cover insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2015 121,422 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 111,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 102,232 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 102,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 94,974 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes becoming out of balance

Pass 11 Feb 2011 88,053 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,836 miles

o/s/front tyre scrubbed on inner edge and worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 50,267 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FY55 PWV is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY55 PWV, 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 FY55 PWV registered?

FY55 PWV is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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