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KU55 ZTL

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,716 mi
Last recorded71,716 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 ZTL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 71,716 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 64,371 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 55,582 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 55,581 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 52,979 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 50,831 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 50,825 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 49,005 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

n/s/f cv boot worn

Pass 2 Sep 2019 47,169 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 45,227 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 45,131 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 43,082 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 40,831 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2016 40,831 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level below minimum

Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,885 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 37,844 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,810 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 31,615 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,024 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,883 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,267 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 5 Sep 2009 17,894 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,946 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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KU55 ZTL is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KU55 ZTL, 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 KU55 ZTL registered?

KU55 ZTL is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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