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FY55 UBD

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,712 mi
Last recorded215,712 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 215,712 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 201,317 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 185,457 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 165,781 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 156,254 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 133,009 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 131,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 117,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre is balding on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake has a small bind.

Tyre is balding on the inner edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 106,293 miles

Centre Front wipers smears

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre cracked in tread but not exposing cords

Pass 4 Dec 2014 94,772 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)

front tyres bald on inner edge

oil level on min

Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,540 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded on the inner surfaces

rear bump stop rubbers fallen down

Pass 22 Nov 2012 69,657 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 69,657 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres bald on inner edges (not testable area advise replace now)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,144 miles

both rear shock covers broken

Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,626 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 43,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,116 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 32,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs corroaded and lipped on inner edges

o/s head lamp contaminated

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,077 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 23,038 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)

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 UBD is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UBD, 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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FY55 UBD is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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