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A2 XHE

2005 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,358 mi
Last recorded50,358 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XHE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 50,358 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 44,163 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 39,213 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 38,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,635 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 36,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 35,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 34,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 32,996 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,575 miles

Both rear tyres cracked around tread

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,228 miles

NSR tyre feathered

Fail 24 Sep 2015 30,228 miles

NSR tyre feathered

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,629 miles

very slight damage,o/s/rear tyre,outer wall--

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,055 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,558 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,129 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,006 miles

Nail in front tyre

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 21 Sep 2009 16,559 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,337 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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A2 XHE is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A2 XHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 XHE registered?

A2 XHE is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is A2 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 XHE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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